Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA (53 Rentals)

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Hawthorne Commons
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$2,433 - $2,508
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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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Lore
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$2,327 - $2,822
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$2,312 - $3,855

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266 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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Traders Row
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$2,278 - $2,840
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Traders Row

45 Traders WaySalem, MA 01970
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Bell North Shore
$2,431 - $2,862
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$2,431 - $7,055

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Bell North Shore

One Carol WaySalem, MA 01970
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5-15 Derby Sq
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5-15 Derby Sq

5-15 Derby SqSalem, MA 01970
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10 Howard St
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10 Howard St

10 Howard StSalem, MA 01970
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10-14 Lynch St
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10-14 Lynch St

10-14 Lynch StSalem, MA 01970
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401 Essex St
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401 Essex St

401 Essex StSalem, MA 01970
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15 Leach St
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15 Leach St

15 Leach StSalem, MA 01970
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151 North St
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151 North St

151 North StSalem, MA 01970
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Heritage Plaza
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Heritage Plaza

10 Norman StSalem, MA 01970
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Park Towers
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Park Towers

100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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River Rock Residences
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River Rock Residences

92 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
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18 New Derby St
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18 New Derby St

18 New Derby StSalem, MA 01970
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Harbor Point Salem
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Harbor Point Salem

20 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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505-509 Chatham St
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505-509 Chatham St

505-509 Chatham StLynn, MA 01902
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116-118 Rantoul St
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116-118 Rantoul St

116-118 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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3 Tremont St
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3 Tremont St

3 Tremont StPeabody, MA 01960
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52 Burrill St
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52 Burrill St

52 Burrill StSwampscott, MA 01907
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137-141A Franklin St
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137-141A Franklin St

137-141A Franklin StLynn, MA 01902
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111 Main St
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111 Main St

111 Main StPeabody, MA 01960
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104-108 Lewis St
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104-108 Lewis St

104-108 Lewis StLynn, MA 01902
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17 Peabody Sq
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17 Peabody Sq

17 Peabody SqPeabody, MA 01960
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72 Lothrop St
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72 Lothrop St

72 Lothrop StBeverly, MA 01915
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Mosaic
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Mosaic

75 Baldwin StLynn, MA 01902
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McKay
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McKay

131 McKay StBeverly, MA 01915
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Holmes Beverly
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Holmes Beverly

110 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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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 The Residences at St. James listed at $1,725.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Salem is $2,409.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Salem is a 979 square feet unit starting from $2,675 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 772 sq ft.

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