Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clifton Neighborhood of Marblehead, MA from $1,500 (39 Rentals)

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property at 5 Orchard Cir

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Orchard Cir

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 1 Middle St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1 Middle St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 128 Pleasant St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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128 Pleasant St

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 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 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 9 Maple Cir

$3,100

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$3,100

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$3,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9 Maple Cir

MarbleheadMA01945

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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 233 Lafayette St

$1,900 - $2,650

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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
property at 8 Hersey St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Hersey St

SalemMA01970
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
property at 123 Highland Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

123 Highland Ave, Unit 3

123 Highland Ave
SalemMA01970
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Lore
Rent Specials
$2,447 - $4,275
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$2,447 - $4,275

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lore

266 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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property at 23-25 Bates Rd

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23-25 Bates Rd

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

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

14 Glover St, Unit 2

14 Glover StSalem, MA 01970
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property at 5 Ingalls Terrace

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Ingalls Terrace

SwampscottMA01907
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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Bell North Shore
Rent Specials
$2,501 - $7,156
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$2,501 - $7,156

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$2,501 - $7,156
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell North Shore

One Carol WaySalem, MA 01970
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property at 11 Willow Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Willow Ave

SalemMA01970
property at 271 Jefferson Ave

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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271 Jefferson Ave

SalemMA01970

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property at 9 Station Rd

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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9 Station Rd

SalemMA01970
property at 184 Ocean Ave W

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

184 Ocean Ave W, Unit 1

184 Ocean Ave W
SalemMA01970
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143 Canal St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

143 Canal St

143 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
property at 195 Jefferson Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

195 Jefferson Ave

SalemMA01970
property at 272 Jefferson Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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272 Jefferson Ave

SalemMA01970

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property at 295 Lynn Shore Dr

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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295 Lynn Shore Dr

SwampscottMA01907
property at 1002 Paradise Rd

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1002 Paradise Rd

SwampscottMA01907
property at 1006 Paradise Rd

$3,000 - $3,100

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$3,100

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$3,100

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1006 Paradise Rd

SwampscottMA01907

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 Studio apartment currently listed from $2,447. Here are the most affordable Clifton apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
LoreST1Studio,1BA$2,447
Bell North ShoreA1A1BR,1BA$2,501
The Landing at Vinnin SquareB1BR,1BA$2,507
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,675
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$3,169
Vavel ApartmentsA22BR,2BA$3,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, MA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $2.75 price per square foot A4 Model at Vavel Apartments in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott starting at $3,169 with a $2.44 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.
Vavel ApartmentsA42BR,2BA$2.75
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.44
14 Glover St, Unit 214 Glover St2BR,1BA$2.08
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.68
Bell North ShoreA1B1BR,1BA$2.99
5 Ingalls Ter, Unit #15 Ingalls Ter2BR,1BA$3.13
The Landing at Vinnin SquareA1BR,1BA$3.56
LoreST1Studio ,1BA$4.71
Salem HighlandsStudio RenovatedStudio ,1BA$3.58

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Clifton, Marblehead, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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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