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

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278 Lafayette St
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Lafayette St

278 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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The Lighthouses
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lighthouses

34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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Fairfax
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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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6 Castle Cir, Unit B
$1,600
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$1,600

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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
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

2 Johnsons Ter

2 Johnsons TerLynn, MA 01902
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property at 5 Orchard Cir

$1,950

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$1,950

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5 Orchard Cir

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 126 Lowell St

$1,800

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$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 64 Atlantic St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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64 Atlantic St

LynnMA01902
property at 303 Broadway

$1,950

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$1,950

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303 Broadway

LynnMA01904

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property at 75 Haviland Ave

$1,850 - $2,500

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$1,850

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75 Haviland Ave

LynnMA01902
property at 28 Columbus Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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28 Columbus Ave

BeverlyMA01915
property at 203 Lewis St

$1,900

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$1,900

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203 Lewis St

LynnMA01902
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131 Ocean St
1 Bedroom Apartments

131 Ocean St

131 Ocean StLynn, MA 01902
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115 Lowell St
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115 Lowell St

115 Lowell StPeabody, MA 01960
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Cobbet Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbet Hill

498 Essex StLynn, MA 01902
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Jaclen Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jaclen Tower

215-221 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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Mosaic
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mosaic

75 Baldwin StLynn, MA 01902
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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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