
Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA Under $2,000 (61 Rentals)


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Historic 1 Harbor St

Salem Highlands

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41 English St, Unit Rear, Unit Rear

Salem Heights

233 Lafayette St, Unit 22

8 Hersey St

233 Lafayette St, Unit 11
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233 Lafayette St, Unit 4

233 Lafayette St

366 Essex St

37 Osborne Hill Dr

116 Lafayette St

40R Highland Ave

Park Towers

Residences at Lafayette LLC- 176 Lafayette

122 Boston

143 Canal St
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327 Jefferson Ave

The Lighthouses

The Residences at St. James

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175 Ocean St

Terrace Gardens

BayView Apartments

75 Haviland Ave

141 Franklin St

55 Estes St, Unit 6
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99 Franklin St, Unit 9

37 Elliott St

45 Elliott St, Unit #2

73 High Rock St

8 Fortesque Terrace, Unit 6

23 Central Ave, Unit 301

38 Estes St, Unit 12

38 Estes St, Unit 15

44 Estes St, Unit 5

44 Estes St, Unit 14
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33-35 Essex Ct, Unit Unit 1

126 Lowell St

180 Lewis St

119 Lewis St

2 Kingsley Terrace

2 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 9

32 Chestnut St, Unit 8

145 Munroe St, Unit 304

38 Estes St, Unit 4

99 Laighton St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Studio Apartments Under $2000 | $2,082 | $1,100 | $4,326 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,444 | $1,450 | $3,715 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,018 | $1,600 | $8,079 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,795 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $7,034 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem
How much are Studio apartments in Salem?
There are currently 214 Studio Apartments in Salem with rent ranges from $1,100 to $4,326 with an average price of $2,082.
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 $3,715 with an average monthly rent of $2,444.
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 $8,079. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,018.
How expensive are Salem Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 125 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Salem on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,500 to $15,451 - averaging $3,795 for the location.
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