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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Studio Apartments | $1,511 | $1,295 | $2,215 |
Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $710 | $2,709 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $864 | $3,345 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,554 | $1,650 | $3,815 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, CT is found at Pleasant Valley Apartments and is 975 square feet priced from $2,390. 120 Broad St has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 920 square feet and currently listed start at $1,650. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Salem:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Apartments | One Bedroom Unit 2A | 975 Sq Ft | $2,390 |
| 120 Broad St | 1 Bed | 920 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| 35 Chestnut St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 881 Sq Ft | $1,290 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 800 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| The Lofts at Ponemah Mills | PM1aF-T | 793 Sq Ft | $1,128 |
| Rose Hill Apartments | Slater | 708 Sq Ft | $1,519 |
| Faire Harbour Landings | 671 Sq Ft | $1,750 | |
| Courtview Square Apartments | A1 | 630 Sq Ft | $1,475 |
| Water Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 550 Sq Ft | $1,550 |
| Blackstone Apartments | Large One Bedroom | 500 Sq Ft | $1,325 |
As of April 26, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, CT is the PM1aF-T Model starting from $1,128 at The Lofts at Ponemah Mills in the Northeast New London Norwich neighborhood. The second most affordable Salem 1 Bedroom is the Efficiency Model at Morton House starting at $1,200 in the Southwest New London Lyme neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Salem is currently $1,633. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Salem:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at Ponemah Mills | PM1aF-T | $1,128 |
| Morton House | Efficiency | $1,200 |
| 35 Chestnut St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,290 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | $1,300 |
| Blackstone Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,325 |
| Courtview Square Apartments | A1 | $1,475 |
| Rose Hill Apartments | Slater | $1,519 |
| Water Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | $1,550 |
| Nutmeg Woods | The Aspen | $1,571 |
| Wequonnoc Village Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,575 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Salem is at The Lofts at Ponemah Mills listed at $1,128.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Salem is $1,633.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Salem is a 975 square feet unit starting from $2,390 at Pleasant Valley Apartments.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Salem is currently 684 sq ft.
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