Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cliffs Neighborhood of Marblehead, MA from $900 (14 Rentals)
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Cliffs, Marblehead, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cliffs?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cliffs Studio Apartments | $2,034 | $1,100 | $2,700 |
Cliffs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,350 | $7,200 |
Cliffs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,410 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Cliffs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,399 | $2,650 | $4,745 |
Cliffs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $2,800 | $3,950 |
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There are currently 14 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 1 Bed unit found at 1 Harbor priced from $1,800. 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 |
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1 Harbor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Residences at Lafayette LLC- 176 Lafayette | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
The Westcott Swampscott | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Workforce/Income Parameters | 1BR,1BA | $2,109 |
River Properties | 205 River Rock Residences | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cliffs, MA
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cliffs area is the $2.07 price per square foot 117 Loring Ave Model at 117 Loring Ave, Unit 1st floor in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Cliffs apartment is the 23 Gardner St Model at 23 Gardner St starting at $2,600 with a $1.86 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. |
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117 Loring Ave, Unit 1st floor | 117 Loring Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.07 |
23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
15 Geneva St, Unit 3 | 15 Geneva St | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
20 Geneva St, Unit 3 | 20 Geneva St | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
1006 Paradise Rd, Unit #1-N | 1006 Paradise Rd | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
8 Fowler St, Unit 2 | 8 Fowler St | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
23 Park St, Unit 2 | 23 Park St | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
110 Front St, Unit #3 | 110 Front St | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
32 Harbor St, Unit 2 | 32 Harbor St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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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 $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cliffs?
The cheapest apartment in Cliffs is 1 Harbor which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Cliffs costs $3,200.
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 3 regular apartments in Cliffs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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