Cheap Homes for Rent in the Cliffs Neighborhood of Marblehead, MA from $1,250 (15 Rentals)

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property at 116 Lafayette St
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent
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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 39 Smith St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Furnished

39 Smith St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 18 Japonica St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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18 Japonica St

SalemMA01970

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property at 233 Lafayette St
$1,900 - $2,595

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

233 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 63 Washington St
$1,975

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,975

Total Monthly Price$1,975
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1

63 Washington St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 8 Walbridge St
$2,015

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,015

Total Monthly Price$2,015
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

8 Walbridge St

BostonMA02135
property at 10 Beaver St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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10 Beaver St

SalemMA01970

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property at 1008 Paradise Rd
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Jan 1, 2027

1008 Paradise Rd

SwampscottMA01907
property at 131 Essex St
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

131 Essex St

SalemMA01970

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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 Salem Highlands priced from $1,700. 10 Summer Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Cliffs apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
10 Summer Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,800
256 Washington1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
University Square North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
296-300 Washington St2 Bed2BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cliffs, MA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cliffs area is the $1.91 price per square foot 13 Becket St Model at 13 Becket St, Unit 2 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Cliffs apartment is the 13 Becket St Model at 13 Becket St, Unit 2 starting at $2,675 with a $1.91 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13 Becket St, Unit 213 Becket St2BR,1BA$1.91
13 Becket St, Unit 213 Becket St2BR,1BA$1.91
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.18
Vavel ApartmentsA12BR,2BA$2.80
39 Salem St, Unit 139 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.20
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath 70 Boston Street2BR,1BA$2.81
15 Hancock St, Unit 315 Hancock St1BR,1BA$2.00
5R Buffum St, Unit Rear5R Buffum St2BR,1BA$3.00
University Square North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.43
296-300 Washington St2 Bed2BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cliffs

What type of rentals are currently available in Cliffs?

There are currently 269 Apartments for Rent in Cliffs, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $5,050. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cliffs ranging from $1,250 to $9,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cliffs?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cliffs ranges from $1,250 to $9,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,740.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cliffs?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cliffs range from $2,500 to $5,050, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $8,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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