
Cheap Apartments for Rent near New Salem, MA from $750 (44 Rentals)
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Residences At The Park

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The Residences

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Riverboat Village

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Beacon Square
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University Crossing

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Maple Ridge Apartments

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Ridgewood Apartments Gardner

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Berkshire Apartments

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Eleven East Pleasant

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Dale House

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Brandywine Apartments
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Partridge Hollow

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Lantern Court Apartments

Princeton Square

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Palmer Gardens

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The Boulders

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Hawkins Meadow

Dwight Street Apartments
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Prospect Place

192 Hadley Rd

2 Green St

353 Crescent St

107 E Pleasant St

Westminster Senior Residences 62+

255 Main St

Residences at Mill 8 and 10 (A 55+ Senior Community)
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72 Fox Hill Rd

24 Regan St

15 Bridge St

115 Northampton Rd

22 Southpoint Dr

4 Southpoint Dr

3 Southpoint Dr

57-59 Nichols St
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60 Prince Street

292 Morgan Rd

48 Stillwater Rd

74 Barrett St
New Salem, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| New Salem Studio Apartments | $1,557 | $1,195 | $2,395 |
| New Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $1,305 | $2,660 |
| New Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,044 | $949 | $3,195 |
| New Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $1,343 | $3,900 |
| New Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $1,665 | $4,750 |
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Cheapest Available New Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in New Salem, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at Lincoln Real Estate-Undergrad/Grad Housing in the Amherst Center neighborhood priced from $912. Mall Apartments in the East Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Salem apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Lincoln Real Estate-Undergrad/Grad Housing | MGM buidling | 3BR,1BA | $912 |
| Mall Apartments | 0BR | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Residences At The Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1,343 |
| Cliffside Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Junior Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| Riverboat Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Beacon Square | The Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,504 |
| Maple Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| Montcalm Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| Ridgewood Apartments Gardner | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Salem, MA and Nearby
As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Salem area is the $2.31 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Rolling Green Apartments in the starting from $2,680. The second greatest value New Salem apartment is the Columbia Deluxe Renovated Model at The Social Amherst starting at $999 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Franklin County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Rolling Green Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.31 |
| The Social Amherst | Columbia Deluxe Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Brandywine Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Berkshire Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Boulders | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Dale House | Barclay | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| Residences At The Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Salem Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in New Salem?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in New Salem is at Mall Apartments listed at $1,195.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Salem Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Salem Apartment is $1,200 at Residences At The Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New Salem Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New Salem is starting from $1,532 at Residences At The Park.
What is the most affordable New Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap New Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Real Estate-Undergrad/Grad Housing and starts from $912.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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