Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA from $900 (77 Rentals)

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84 Hathorne St, Unit 1 rear
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

84 Hathorne St, Unit 1 rear

84 Hathorne StSalem, MA 01970
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The Lighthouses
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lighthouses

34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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Fairfax
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax

176 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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122 Boston
1 Bedroom Apartments

122 Boston

122 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
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Park Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Towers

100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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278 Lafayette St
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Lafayette St

278 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
property at 64 Atlantic St

$1,500

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$1,500

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64 Atlantic St

LynnMA01902

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6 Castle Cir, Unit B
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

6 Castle Cir, Unit B

6 Castle CirPeabody, MA 01960
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2 Johnsons Ter
$1,700 - $1,800
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$1,700 - $1,800

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$1,700 - $1,800
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2 Johnsons Ter

2 Johnsons TerLynn, MA 01902
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property at 126 Lowell St

$1,800

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$1,800

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126 Lowell St

PeabodyMA01960
property at 180 Lewis St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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180 Lewis St

LynnMA01902
property at 75 Haviland Ave

$1,850 - $2,500

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$1,850

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$1,850

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75 Haviland Ave

LynnMA01902

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property at 303 Broadway

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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303 Broadway

LynnMA01904
property at 5 Orchard Cir

$1,950

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$1,950

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5 Orchard Cir

MarbleheadMA01945
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23 New Ocean St, Unit 1
$2,050
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$2,050

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$2,050
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

23 New Ocean St, Unit 1

23 New Ocean StSwampscott, MA 01907
property at 472 Essex St

$1,800 - $2,050

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472 Essex St

LynnMA01902

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Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Mosaic listed at $1,795.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $1,795 at Mosaic.

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 $1,795 at Mosaic.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mosaic and starts from $1,795.

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