Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA Under $2,000 (42 Rentals)

Salem Highlands

The Residences at St. James
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Salem Heights

123 Boston St

160 Federal St
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Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)

10 Hillside Ave, Unit 2

Terrace Gardens

BayView Apartments

135 Chestnut St

1 Bartlett St
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80 Baker St

472 Essex St

34 Herbert St

7 Fortesque Terrace
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4 Adams St

99 Laighton St

585 Essex St
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Salem, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Salem Studio Apartments Under $2000 | $2,074 | $1,500 | $5,787 |
Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,583 | $1,350 | $7,414 |
Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,215 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,339 | $2,575 | $6,250 |
Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,493 | $1,700 | $5,200 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 45 Studio Apartments in Salem with rent ranges from $1,500 to $5,787 with an average price of $2,074.
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 $1,350 to $7,414 with an average monthly rent of $2,583.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Salem range from $1,500 to $30,503. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,215.
How expensive are Salem Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 111 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Salem on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,575 to $6,250 - averaging $3,339 for the location.
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