Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Salem, MA from $700 (53 Rentals)

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Prospect Place
$1,350 - $1,534
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$1,350 - $1,534

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$1,350 - $1,534
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prospect Place

737 Bridge RdNorthampton, MA 01060
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Cliffside Apartments
$1,410 - $2,785
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$1,375 - $2,750
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$35

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$1,410 - $2,785
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cliffside Apartments

248 Amherst RdSunderland, MA 01375
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Kendrick Place
$1,450 - $2,225
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$1,450 - $2,225

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$1,450 - $2,225
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

Kendrick Place

57 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Palmer Gardens
$1,495 - $1,795
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$1,495 - $1,795

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$1,495 - $1,795
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Palmer Gardens

1 Lariviere AveThree Rivers, MA 01080
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Jefferson Mills
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$1,550 - $3,450
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$1,550 - $3,450

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$1,550 - $3,450
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jefferson Mills

1665 Main StJefferson, MA 01522
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Eleven East Pleasant
$1,600 - $3,350
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$1,600 - $3,350

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$1,600 - $3,350
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Eleven East Pleasant

11 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Laurel Ridge
Rent Specials
$1,738 - $2,230
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$1,738 - $2,230

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$1,738 - $2,230
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Laurel Ridge

312-380 Hatfield StNorthampton, MA 01060
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One East Pleasant
$1,850 - $3,475
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$1,850 - $3,475

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$1,850 - $3,475
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

One East Pleasant

1 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Hawkins Meadow
Rent Specials
$1,850 - $2,450
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$1,850 - $2,450

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$1,850 - $2,450
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Hawkins Meadow

370 E Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
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26 Spring
$1,875 - $2,190
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$1,875 - $2,190

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$1,875 - $2,190
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26 Spring

26 Spring StAmherst, MA 01002
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2 Green St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Green St

2 Green StPalmer, MA 01069
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353 Crescent St
Studio Apartments

353 Crescent St

353 Crescent StAthol, MA 01331
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107 E Pleasant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

107 E Pleasant St

107 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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255 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

255 Main St

255 Main StGardner, MA 01440
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property at 6 Long Farm Terrace

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6 Long Farm Terrace

GreenfieldMA01301
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24 Regan St
3 Bedroom Apartments

24 Regan St

24 Regan StGardner, MA 01440
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15 Bridge St
2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Bridge St

15 Bridge StMillers Falls, MA 01349
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115 Northampton Rd
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

115 Northampton Rd

115 Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
property at 34 Salem Pl

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Salem Pl

AmherstMA01002
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57-59 Nichols St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

57-59 Nichols St

57-59 Nichols StGardner, MA 01440
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60 Prince Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

60 Prince Street

60 Prince StNorthampton, MA 01060
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property at 423 N East St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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423 N East St

AmherstMA01002
property at 227 Bridge St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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227 Bridge St

NorthamptonMA01060
property at 80 Damon Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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80 Damon Rd

NorthamptonMA01060
property at 12 Webster Ct

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 11

12 Webster Ct

AmherstMA01002

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New Salem, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available New Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Salem, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Prospect Place priced from $1,350. Cliffside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,410. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Place1 Bed Accessible1BR,1BA$1,350
Cliffside Apartments1x1 Jr.1BR,1BA$1,410
Mall Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,425
The ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
North 116 FlatsC13BR,3BA$1,475
Maple Ridge Apartments1 Bed Lrg1BR,1BA$1,485
Palmer Gardenspg1x1-r1BR,1BA$1,495
Riverboat VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Beacon SquareThe ClassicStudio,1BA$1,505
Montcalm Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,520

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Salem, MA and Nearby

As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Salem area is the $2.28 price per square foot Renovated 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Meadowview Apartments in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value New Salem apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Hawkins Meadow starting at $1,995 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Amherst Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Meadowview ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.28
Hawkins Meadow2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.17
Maple Ridge Apartments2 Bed Large2BR,1BA$1.94
Partridge Hollow2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.91
Dale HouseBarclay2BR,1BA$1.94
Palmer Gardenspg2x1-r2BR,1BA$2.24
Lantern Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.20
Prospect Place1 Bed Accessible1BR,1BA$2.00
Montcalm Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Mall Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2.46

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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 The Residences listed at $1,450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Salem Apartment is $1,350 at Prospect Place.

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 $1,534 at Prospect Place.

What is the most affordable New Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap New Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at North 116 Flats and starts from $1,475.

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