
Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Salem, MA from $700 (54 Rentals)
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Mall Apartments

Residences at the Park

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Baldwinville School Apartments

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Prospect Place

Montcalm Heights Apartments

Westminster Senior Residences 62+

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Cliffside Apartments

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The Residences

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Kendrick Place
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Beacon Square

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Palmer Gardens

Riverboat Village

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Eleven East Pleasant

Lantern Court Apartments

Dale House

Brandywine Apartments

Partridge Hollow

Meadowview Apartments

Princeton Square
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Maple Ridge Apartments

Meadowbrook Village

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Hawkins Meadow

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Jefferson Mills

Edgewood Court

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26 Spring

The Boulders

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One East Pleasant

Rolling Green Apartments

133 South East Commons
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Laurel Ridge

Hathaway Farms Townhomes at Northampton

The Residences on Appleton, A 55+ Community

Dwight Street Apartments

2 Green St

353 Crescent St

107 E Pleasant St

255 Main St

57 Chestnut St

24 Regan St
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15 Bridge St

115 Northampton Rd

57-59 Nichols St

60 Prince Street

74 Barrett St

72 Lyman St

81 Old Amherst Rd

Residences at Mill 8 and 10 (A 55+ Senior Community)

227 Bridge St

423 N East St
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New Salem, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Salem Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $1,175 | $2,475 |
| New Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $1,223 | $2,660 |
| New Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $799 | $3,475 |
| New Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $850 | $3,985 |
| New Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,892 | $900 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Available New Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in New Salem, MA is a Studio unit found at Mall Apartments in the East Springfield neighborhood priced from $1,195. Prospect Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Salem apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mall Apartments | 0BR | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Prospect Place | 1 Bed Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Cliffside Apartments | 1x1 Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| The Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Beacon Square | The Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,470 |
| Palmer Gardens | pg1x1-r | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Riverboat Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Montcalm Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
| Berkshire Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Salem, MA and Nearby
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Salem area is the $1.99 price per square foot Spruce Model at Princeton Square in the starting from $2,125. The second greatest value New Salem apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Berkshire Apartments starting at $1,595 with a $1.60 price per square foot . 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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| Princeton Square | Spruce | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Berkshire Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Meadowbrook Village | 2-TA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
| North 116 Flats | B4 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.29 |
| Dale House | Barclay | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Palmer Gardens | pg2x1-r | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| Lantern Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Prospect Place | 1 Bed Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 $1,350 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 Riverboat Village and starts from $2,350.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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