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


10 Howard St, Unit 1

10 Howard St, Unit 2

10 Howard St, Unit 3

Salem Heights

37 Osborne Hill Dr

150 Federal St, Unit FOR RENT UTILITIES WIFI PARKING

1 Harbor

40 Winthrop St, Unit Room in a house

Salem Highlands
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233 Lafayette St, Unit 24

257 Washington St, Unit 3

257 Washington St, Unit 11

257 Washington St, Unit 3

Princeton Crossing

257 Washington St, Unit 16

257 Washington St, Unit 16

8 Hancock St, Unit 1L

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84 Hathorne St, Unit 1 rear

Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)
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327 Jefferson Ave

The Lighthouses

The Residences at St. James

Fairfax

122 Boston

Park Towers

278 Lafayette St

University Square North

River Rock Residences

64 Atlantic St
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6 Castle Cir, Unit B

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2 Johnsons Ter

2 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 9

33-35 Essex Ct, Unit 1

126 Lowell St

628 Chestnut St, Unit 6

180 Lewis St

44 Estes St, Unit 14

44 Estes St, Unit 5

75 Haviland Ave
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38 Estes St, Unit 12

38 Estes St, Unit 15

Terrace Gardens

303 Broadway

5 Orchard Cir

Station 101

175 Ocean St

BayView Apartments

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23 New Ocean St, Unit 1

472 Essex St
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Salem, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Studio Apartments | $2,090 | $1,100 | $3,989 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $900 | $3,700 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,038 | $1,700 | $7,606 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,516 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,028 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
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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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