
Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA Under $2,000 (69 Rentals)


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36 Endicott St

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101 Derby St, Unit 1

Salem Heights

1 Hazel St

255 Washington St

257 Washington St, Unit 3

257 Washington St, Unit 3

233 Lafayette St

40 Winthrop St, Unit Room in a house
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143 Canal St, Unit 9

37 Osborne Hill Dr

116 Lafayette St

40R Highland Ave

University Square North

Park Towers

278 Lafayette St

Historic 1 Harbor St

122 Boston

Fairfax
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143 Canal St

327 Jefferson Ave

The Lighthouses

The Residences at St. James

Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)

215 Burrill St

Station 101

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215 Burrill St, Unit 215A

175 Ocean St

Terrace Gardens
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7 Wilson St, Unit 2

The Vault

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Mosaic

BayView Apartments

5 Cliff St

16 Franklin Pl

16 Broadway

217-219-219 Washington St

19 Halford Pl

203 Lewis St
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124 W Green St

77 Green St, Unit 3

38 Estes St, Unit 15

38 Estes St, Unit 12

73 Baldwin St

32 Chestnut St, Unit 1

119 Lewis St

33 Curry Cir

99 Laighton St

23 Central Ave, Unit 401
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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 | $1,984 | $1,100 | $3,843 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,414 | $1,200 | $4,195 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,894 | $1,700 | $4,520 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,055 | $2,500 | $4,930 |
| Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,307 | $2,900 | $3,950 |
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How much are Studio apartments in Salem?
There are currently 216 Studio Apartments in Salem with rent ranges from $1,100 to $3,843 with an average price of $1,984.
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 $4,195 with an average monthly rent of $2,414.
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 $4,520. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,894.
How expensive are Salem Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 116 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Salem on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,500 to $4,930 - averaging $3,055 for the location.
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