
Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA Under $2,000 (66 Rentals)


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8 Hersey St, Unit 3

Salem Highlands

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41 English St, Unit Rear

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36 Endicott St

Salem Heights

233 Lafayette St, Unit 24

233 Lafayette St, Unit 22

15 Lynde St

233 Lafayette St
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8 Hersey St

98 Margin St

40 Winthrop St, Unit Room in a house

33 Federal St

37 Osborne Hill Dr

116 Lafayette St

40R Highland Ave

Park Towers

278 Lafayette St

122 Boston
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Fairfax

1 Harbor

143 Canal St

327 Jefferson Ave

The Lighthouses

The Residences at St. James

Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)

Station 101

175 Ocean St

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23 New Ocean St, Unit 1
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Terrace Gardens

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Mosaic

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2 Johnsons Ter

BayView Apartments

141 Franklin St

23 New Ocean St

5 Orchard Cir

99 Laighton St

203 Lewis St

23 Central Ave, Unit 301
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38 Estes St, Unit 15

1 Washington St

38 Estes St, Unit 12

44 Estes St, Unit 5

11 River Dr, Unit B

7 Home St, Unit Apartment 1R

33-35 Essex Ct, Unit 1

3 River Dr, Unit B

628 Chestnut St, Unit 6

126 Lowell St
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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 | $2,141 | $1,100 | $3,346 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,411 | $1,200 | $3,715 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,029 | $1,700 | $6,377 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,425 | $2,400 | $9,927 |
| Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $6,801 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem
How much are Studio apartments in Salem?
There are currently 213 Studio Apartments in Salem with rent ranges from $1,100 to $3,346 with an average price of $2,141.
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 $1,200 to $3,715 with an average monthly rent of $2,411.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Salem range from $1,700 to $6,377. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,029.
How expensive are Salem Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 120 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Salem on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,400 to $9,927 - averaging $3,425 for the location.
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