
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA Under $2,000 (45 Rentals)


Salem Heights

1 Harbor

40 Winthrop St, Unit Room in a house

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52 Lawrence St, Unit Room for Rent

10 Howard St, Unit 3

233 Lafayette St, Unit 24

150 Federal St, Unit FOR RENT UTILITIES WIFI PARKING

10 Howard St, Unit 2
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10 Howard St, Unit 1

37 Osborne Hill Dr

327 Jefferson Ave

278 Lafayette St

Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)

The Lighthouses

The Residences at St. James

Fairfax

122 Boston
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Park Towers

Station 101

175 Ocean St

Terrace Gardens

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6 Castle Cir, Unit B

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2 Johnsons Ter

628 Chestnut St, Unit 6

33-35 Essex Ct, Unit 1

38 Estes St, Unit 12
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44 Estes St, Unit 14

44 Estes St, Unit 5

2 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 9

38 Estes St, Unit 15

5 Orchard Cir

126 Lowell St

180 Lewis St

64 Atlantic St

303 Broadway
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75 Haviland Ave

28 Columbus Ave

203 Lewis St

131 Ocean St

115 Lowell St

Perry Street Apartments

Cobbet Hill

Jaclen Tower

Mosaic
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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 1 Bedroom Salem Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Salem with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Salem is at Mosaic listed at $1,795.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Salem is $2,442.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Salem is a 978 square feet unit starting from $2,967 at Bell North Shore.
What is the average size for Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Salem is currently 650 sq ft.
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