Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clifton Neighborhood of Marblehead, MA from $1,500 (45 Rentals)

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property at 31 Mugford St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Mugford St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 16 Nicholson St

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16 Nicholson St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 15 Hillside Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Hillside Ave

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 11 Vine St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Vine St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 18 State St

$2,625

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$2,625

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$2,625

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 State St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 31 Haley Rd

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Haley Rd

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 36 Pond St

$2,875

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$2,875

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$2,875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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36 Pond St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 1 Mugford St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1 Mugford St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 84 Washington St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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84 Washington St

MarbleheadMA01945

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property at 8 Rock Cliff Rd

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Rock Cliff Rd

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 6 Mt Vernon St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Mt Vernon St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 108 Washington St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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108 Washington St, Unit 2, Unit 2

108 Washington St
MarbleheadMA01945
property at 26 Summer St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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26 Summer St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 231 Lafayette St

$1,900 - $2,550

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$1,900 - $2,550

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$1,900 - $2,550

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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231 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 233 Lafayette St

$1,900 - $2,750

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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233 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970

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property at 44 Sculpin Way

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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44 Sculpin Way

SwampscottMA01907
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Lore
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$2,364 - $3,990
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$2,364 - $3,990

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Lore

266 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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property at 275 Jefferson Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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275 Jefferson Ave

SalemMA01970

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property at 322 Humphrey St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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322 Humphrey St

SwampscottMA01907
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14 Glover St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

14 Glover St, Unit 2, Unit 2

14 Glover StSalem, MA 01970
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52 Lawrence St
$2,550 - $3,200
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$2,550 - $3,200

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$2,550 - $3,200
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 3

52 Lawrence St

52 Lawrence StSalem, MA 01970
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Bell North Shore
$2,556 - $7,276
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$2,556 - $7,276

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$2,556 - $7,276
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell North Shore

One Carol WaySalem, MA 01970
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott
Rent Specials
$2,604 - $3,259
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$2,590 - $3,245
Required Monthly Fees
$14

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$2,604 - $3,259
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott

100 Vantage TerSwampscott, MA 01907
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property at 4 Blaney St

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4 Blaney St

SwampscottMA01907
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143 Canal St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

143 Canal St

143 Canal StSalem, MA 01970

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Clifton, Marblehead, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clifton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clifton area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Salem Highlands priced from $1,700. Lore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,364. Here are the most affordable Clifton apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Lore1G1BR,1BA$2,364
The Landing at Vinnin SquareA1BR,1BA$2,432
Bell North ShoreA1C1BR,1BA$2,590
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2,604
Vavel ApartmentsA42BR,2BA$3,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, MA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $2.12 price per square foot 127 Canal St Model at 127 Canal St, Unit 3 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the A7 Model at Vavel Apartments starting at $3,950 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clifton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
127 Canal St, Unit 3127 Canal St4BR,2BA$2.12
Vavel ApartmentsA72BR,2BA$2.70
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.00
Bell North ShoreA1B1BR,1BA$2.84
239 Lafayette St, Unit 1239 Lafayette St2BR,1BA$3.10
The Landing at Vinnin SquareA1BR,1BA$3.41
LoreST1Studio ,1BA$4.62
Salem HighlandsStudio RenovatedStudio ,1BA$3.58

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Clifton, Marblehead, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clifton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clifton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clifton is at Salem Highlands listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clifton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clifton Apartment is $1,975 at Salem Highlands.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clifton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clifton is starting from $2,400 at Salem Highlands.

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