
Cheap Apartments for Rent near New Salem, MA from $700 (57 Rentals)
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Cliffside Apartments

Montcalm Heights Apartments

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Kendrick Place

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The Residences

Beacon Square

Riverboat Village

Maple Ridge Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments Gardner
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Eleven East Pleasant

Meadowview Apartments

Dale House

Brandywine Apartments

Lantern Court Apartments

Partridge Hollow

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Palmer Gardens

Princeton Square

Meadowbrook Village
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The Boulders

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26 Spring

Aspen Chase

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One East Pleasant

Rolling Green Apartments

Mill House Apartments

133 South East Commons

The Residences on Appleton, A 55+ Community

Dwight Street Apartments

Prospect Place
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2 Green St

353 Crescent St

107 E Pleasant St

Westminster Senior Residences 62+

255 Main St

72 Fox Hill Rd

39 Dinan Dr

80 Damon Rd

24 Regan St

15 Bridge St
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115 Northampton Rd

27 Hancock St

3 Southpoint Dr

63 A Main St

51 New Ludlow Rd

70 Lyman St

57-59 Nichols St

60 Prince Street

66 Lyman St

2273 Main 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 | $1,708 | $1,195 | $2,395 |
| New Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $1,350 | $2,660 |
| New Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $843 | $3,475 |
| New Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,716 | $1,373 | $3,985 |
| New Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,195 | $900 | $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 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 $1,200. 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 | $1,200 |
| Cliffside Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Junior Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| Kendrick Place | 4 bed / 2 bath - Private Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1,450 |
| The Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
| Riverboat Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 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 |
| Berkshire Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Salem, MA and Nearby
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Salem area is the $2.51 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Flat Model at Mill Valley Estates in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $2,895. 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 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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| Mill Valley Estates | 3 Bedroom Flat | 3BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| Berkshire Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Rolling Green Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Princeton Square | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| The Boulders | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Sugarloaf Estates | The New England | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Dale House | Barclay | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Maple Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom Sm | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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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 $1,364 at Cliffside Apartments.
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 $1,595 at Berkshire Apartments.
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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