
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marblehead, MA from $1,100 (74 Rentals)
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9 State St

59 Commercial St

118 Pleasant St

5 Prospect St

Marblehead Highlands

40R Highland Ave

Salem Heights

Salem Highlands

33 Curry Cir
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256 Washington

260 Washington St, Unit 22

16 Franklin Pl

7 Cedar St

233 Lafayette St, Unit 25

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15 Hancock St, Unit 3

215 Burrill St

Station 101

5 Cliff St, Unit #5
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6 Northey St

Princeton Crossing

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296-300 Washington St

257 Washington St

36-38-38 Boston St

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Traders Row

36 Barstow St

10 Pratt St

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6 Thorndike Ter, Unit 1

22 Carlton St
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149 North St

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111 Stetson Ave, Unit 1

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Lore

5 Pearl St

315 Lafayette St

322 Humphrey St

104-106-106 Burrill St

664 Humphrey St

233 Lafayette St, Unit 5

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The Westcott Swampscott
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4 Horton St

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98 Leach St, Unit 3

82 Washington Square E, Unit 4

90 Congress St, Unit 4R

Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)

91-93 Cabot St

116 Lafayette St

The Residences at St. James

The Lighthouses

327 Jefferson Ave
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Marblehead, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marblehead?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Marblehead Studio Apartments | $1,845 | $1,100 | $2,385 |
| Cheap Marblehead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,743 | $1,550 | $4,006 |
| Cheap Marblehead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,052 | $1,700 | $4,199 |
| Cheap Marblehead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,139 | $2,500 | $4,930 |
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Cheapest Available Marblehead Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Marblehead, MA is a Studio unit found at Salem Highlands in the South Salem neighborhood priced from $1,700. 10 Summer Street in the South Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marblehead apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 10 Summer Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 256 Washington | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| University Square North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 296-300 Washington St | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2,199 |
| Boston/Federal Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Lore | ST1 | Studio,1BA | $2,385 |
| Hawthorne Commons | The Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $2,422 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marblehead, MA
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marblehead area is the $2.26 price per square foot B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,934. The second greatest value Marblehead apartment is the A1 Model at Vavel Apartments starting at $3,600 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marblehead apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| Vavel Apartments | A1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| 39 Salem St, Unit 1 | 39 Salem St | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 111 Stetson Ave, Unit Unit 1 | 111 Stetson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Station 101 | 2 Bed A | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| 15 Hancock St, Unit 3 | 15 Hancock St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 29 Park St, Unit 3 bedroom with 2 off street parking spaces | 29 Park St | 3BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 98 Leach St, Unit 3 | 98 Leach St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 49 Railroad Ave, Unit 3 | 49 Railroad Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| University Square North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marblehead Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marblehead?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Marblehead is at Salem Highlands listed at $1,700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marblehead Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marblehead Apartment is $1,850 at 256 Washington.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Marblehead Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marblehead is starting from $2,199 at 296-300 Washington St.
What is the most affordable Marblehead Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Marblehead Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Westcott Swampscott and starts from $3,995.
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