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

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The Lofts at Ponemah Mills
$1,128 - $1,339
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$1,128 - $1,339

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$1,128 - $1,339
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The Lofts at Ponemah Mills

607 Norwich AveTaftville, CT 06380
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Meadow Ridge Apartment Homes
$1,130 - $1,395
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$1,130 - $1,395

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$1,130 - $1,395
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Meadow Ridge Apartment Homes

4 Plumtree DrNorwich, CT 06360
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Blackstone Apartments
$1,295 - $1,595
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$1,295 - $1,595

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$1,295 - $1,595
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Blackstone Apartments

206 Washington StNorwich, CT 06360
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Water Street Lofts
$1,325 - $1,650
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$1,325 - $1,650

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$1,325 - $1,650
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Water Street Lofts

85 Main StNorwich, CT 06360
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Village Court
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$1,357
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$1,357

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$1,357
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Village Court

70 Mechanic StNorwich, CT 06360
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120 Broad St
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$1,400 - $2,850
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$1,400 - $2,850

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$1,400 - $2,850
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120 Broad St

120 Broad StNew London, CT 06320
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Norwich
$1,450 - $1,650
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$1,450 - $1,650

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$1,450 - $1,650
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Norwich

24 Sandy LnNorwich, CT 06360
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Summitwoods Apartments
$1,450 - $1,995
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$1,450 - $1,995

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$1,450 - $1,995
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Summitwoods Apartments

3 Summitwoods DrNorwich, CT 06360
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Country Place
$1,450 - $1,900
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$1,450 - $1,900

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$1,450 - $1,900
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Country Place

1 Birch CirColchester, CT 06415
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Faire Harbour Landings
$1,475 - $1,750
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$1,475 - $1,750

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$1,475 - $1,750
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Faire Harbour Landings

11 Anthony RdNew London, CT 06320
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Deerfield Village
Rent Specials
$1,512 - $2,000
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$1,512 - $2,000

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$1,512 - $2,000
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Deerfield Village

10 King Arthur DrNiantic, CT 06357
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Nutmeg Woods
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$1,570 - $2,241
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$1,545 - $2,216
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$25

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$1,570 - $2,241
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Nutmeg Woods

84 Hawthorne Dr NNew London, CT 06320
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Hamilton Park
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$1,599 - $1,766
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$1,599 - $1,766

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$1,599 - $1,766
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Hamilton Park

281 Hamilton AveNorwich, CT 06360
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Colchester Estates
$1,800 - $1,830
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$1,800 - $1,830

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$1,800 - $1,830
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Colchester Estates

12 Balaban RdColchester, CT 06415
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property at 269 South Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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269 South Rd

BozrahCT06334
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Oxoboxo Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxoboxo Lofts

42 Pink RowUncasville, CT 06382
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property at 79 Garfield Ave

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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79 Garfield Ave

New LondonCT06320
property at 25 Main St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Main St

ChesterCT06412
property at 25-29 W Main St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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25-29 W Main St

ChesterCT06412
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Garfield Avenue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Avenue Apartments

145 Garfield AveNew London, CT 06320
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property at 50 Montauk Ave

$1,350 - $1,600

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$1,350

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$1,350

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50 Montauk Ave

New LondonCT06320
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Brookside Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Commons

908 Hartford TpkeWaterford, CT 06385
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Reid & Hughes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reid & Hughes

201 Main StreetNorwich, CT 06360
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26 Sunset Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

26 Sunset Ter

26 Sunset TerEssex, CT 06426
property at 848 Bank St

$1,500 - $1,850

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$1,500

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$1,500

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848 Bank St

New LondonCT06320
property at 159 Connecticut Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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159 Connecticut Ave

New LondonCT06320
property at 82 Longview St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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82 Longview St

WaterfordCT06385
property at 302 Boston Post Rd

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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302 Boston Post Rd

WaterfordCT06385
property at 34 Terrace Dr

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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34 Terrace Dr

WaterfordCT06385
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177 Broadway
2 Bedroom Apartments

177 Broadway

177 BroadwayNorwich, CT 06360
property at 121 Shaw St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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121 Shaw St

New LondonCT06320

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Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at Oxoboxo Lofts in the Northeast New London Norwich neighborhood priced from $1,084. The Lofts at Ponemah Mills in the Northeast New London Norwich neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,128. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxoboxo Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,084
The Lofts at Ponemah MillsPM1aF-T1BR,1BA$1,128
Bayonet Street ApartmentsBayo II - One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,263
35 Chestnut St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,290
Blackstone ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Washington Street Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,300
The Terraces Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Water Street LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Highland ApartmentsOne BedroomStudio,1BA$1,350
120 Broad StStudioStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, CT and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.77 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Oxoboxo Lofts in the in the Northeast New London Norwich neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the Colchester 2 Bed x 1 Bath Model at Colchester Estates starting at $1,830 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Northwest New London Colchester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oxoboxo Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.77
Colchester EstatesColchester 2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.83
Blackstone ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
NorwichTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Thamesview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.84
Summitwoods Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.74
35 Chestnut St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Washington Street Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.63
The Terraces Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
The Lofts at Ponemah MillsPM1aFH-T1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Salem is at Blackstone Apartments listed at $1,295.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $1,128 at The Lofts at Ponemah Mills.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem is starting from $1,084 at Oxoboxo Lofts.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Norwich and starts from $1,650.

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