Cheap Homes for Rent in New Salem, MA from $1,500 (11 Rentals)

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property at 6 Long Farm Terrace

$1,550

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$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6 Long Farm Terrace

GreenfieldMA01301
property at 22 Hadley Rd

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

2 Bedroom Rentals

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22 Hadley Rd

SunderlandMA01375
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
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

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property at 65 Norwood St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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65 Norwood St

GreenfieldMA01301
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

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12 Webster Ct

AmherstMA01002
property at 20 Graham St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Graham St

GardnerMA01440
property at 421 N East St

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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421 N East St

AmherstMA01002

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property at 65 Southpoint Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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65 Southpoint Dr

AmherstMA01002

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 Studio unit found at Mall Apartments in the East Springfield neighborhood priced from $1,025. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mall Apartments0BRStudio,1BA$1,025
Prospect Place1 Bed Accessible1BR,1BA$1,350
Cliffside Apartments1x1 Jr.1BR,1BA$1,410
The ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
North 116 FlatsC13BR,3BA$1,475

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

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Salem area is the $2.17 price per square foot 2 BEDROOM Model at Hawkins Meadow in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value New Salem apartment is the 2 Bed Large Model at Maple Ridge Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Boston Road 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.
Hawkins Meadow2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.17
Maple Ridge Apartments2 Bed Large2BR,1BA$1.94
Partridge Hollow2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.91
Meadowview ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1.5BA$2.29
Dale HouseBarclay2BR,1BA$1.94
Palmer Gardenspg2x1-r2BR,1BA$2.24
Lantern Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.20
Laurel Ridge1_Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.48
Prospect Place1 Bed Accessible1BR,1BA$2.00
Montcalm Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about New Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in New Salem?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in New Salem, MA with pricing that ranges from $799 to $4,400. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Salem ranging from $1,550 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in New Salem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Salem ranges from $1,550 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,878.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in New Salem?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in New Salem range from $825 to $3,880, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,575 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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