
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cliffs Neighborhood of Marblehead, MA from $900 (10 Rentals)
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The Residences at St. James

Salem Highlands

160 Federal St

Total Monthly Price
36 Endicott St, Unit 1R
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Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)

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143 Canal St
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Cliffs, Marblehead, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cliffs?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffs Studio Apartments | $2,060 | $1,610 | $2,350 |
| Cliffs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $1,450 | $3,026 |
| Cliffs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,986 | $1,600 | $4,100 |
| Cliffs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,074 | $2,400 | $4,545 |
| Cliffs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,525 | $3,350 | $3,700 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cliffs Neighborhood of Marblehead, MA.
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Cheapest Available Cliffs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cliffs area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Residences at St. James priced from $1,610. Residences at Lafayette LLC- 176 Lafayette has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Cliffs apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at St. James | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,610 |
| Residences at Lafayette LLC- 176 Lafayette | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cliffs, MA
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cliffs area is the $1.83 price per square foot 8 Randall St Model at 8 Randall St, Unit 2 in the in the North Salem neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Cliffs apartment is the 127 Canal St Model at 127 Canal St, Unit 3 starting at $3,700 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cliffs apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Randall St, Unit 2 | 8 Randall St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.83 |
| 127 Canal St, Unit 3 | 127 Canal St | 4BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| 253 Humphrey St, Unit 2 | 253 Humphrey St | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| Sofi At Salem Station | The Pingree Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.54 |
| Vavel Apartments | A4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| 23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 37 Endicott St, Unit 3 | 37 Endicott St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Bell North Shore | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Park Towers | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cliffs Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cliffs?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cliffs is under $2,290.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cliffs?
The cheapest apartment in Cliffs is The Residences at St. James which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in Cliffs costs $3,525.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cliffs?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Cliffs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cliffs?
Cheap apartments in Cliffs have an average cost of $123 which is $3,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cliffs.
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