
Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA Under $2,000 (65 Rentals)


Princeton Crossing

Total Monthly Price
100 Washington St, Unit 26

Park Towers

Salem Highlands

University Square North

The Residences at St. James

Total Monthly Price
17 Dunlap St, Unit 2A

Salem Heights
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1 Hathorne Cres

313 Essex St

8 Herbert St

6 Monroe St

29 Palmer St

233 Lafayette St

58 Bridge St

1 Harbor St

160 Federal St
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Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)

Total Monthly Price
16 Washington St, Unit 2

Terrace Gardens

175 Ocean St

BayView Apartments
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60 Margin St

68 Cabot St

188 Cabot St

31 N Central St

303 Broadway

25 Hamilton Ave

472 Essex St

34 Herbert St
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16 Nicholson St

38 Estes St

99 Franklin St

44 Estes St

81 Cabot St

119 Lewis St

50 Broadway

51 Washington St

2 Kingsley Terrace

4 Kingsley Terrace
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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 Under $2000 | $1,901 | $1,495 | $2,350 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,399 | $1,450 | $3,995 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,867 | $1,600 | $4,750 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,111 | $800 | $4,705 |
| Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,275 | $3,100 | $3,375 |
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Getting Around Salem, MA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Salem
How much are Studio apartments in Salem?
There are currently 221 Studio Apartments in Salem with rent ranges from $1,495 to $2,350 with an average price of $1,901.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Salem Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Salem ranges from $1,450 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,399.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Salem range from $1,600 to $4,750. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,867.
How expensive are Salem Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 109 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Salem on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $800 to $4,705 - averaging $3,111 for the location.
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