
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA (83 Rentals)
Apartments in Salem with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Hawthorne Commons

Halstead Salem Station

231 Washington Residences

Salem Highlands
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The Westcott Swampscott

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The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131
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The Landing at Vinnin Square

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240 Conant Apartments

Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott

The Beverly Collection: Link 480

Enterprise Apartment Homes

Halstead Beverly Townhomes

Burnham Apartment Homes
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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 |
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Salem Top Rated Studio Apartments | $2,008 | $1,500 | $2,700 |
Salem Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,593 | $1,350 | $7,414 |
Salem Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,217 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Salem Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,339 | $2,575 | $6,250 |
Salem Top Rated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,621 | $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 44 Studio Apartments in Salem with rent ranges from $1,500 to $2,700 with an average price of $4,014.
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 $2,593.
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 $3,217.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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