
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA (38 Rentals)


260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem

Historic 1 Harbor St

17 Pickman St, Unit 5

257 Washington St, Unit 11

125 Washington St

8 Williams St

20 Central St

The Essex
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134 Bridge St

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2-4 Howard St

Essex House

58 Federal St

8 Brown St

24 Lynde St

Heritage Plaza

5-15 Derby Sq

24 Hawthorne Blvd
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Derby Lofts Condos

21 Harbor St

106 Lafayette St

48 Saint Peter St

The Lighthouses

Park Towers

18 New Derby St

Sofi At Salem Station

282 Derby St
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155 Washington St

Harbor Point Salem
Downtown Salem, Salem, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,900 | $2,600 |
| Downtown Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $2,750 | $3,150 |
| Downtown Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,625 | $3,500 | $3,750 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA.
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Largest Available Downtown Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Salem area of Boston, MA is found at Sofi At Salem Station and is listed at 859 square feet priced from $2,642. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofi At Salem Station | McIntire | 859 Sq Ft | $2,642 |
| Historic 1 Harbor St | 1BR/1.0BA | 520 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
| 260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem | 1BR/1.0BA | 468 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Salem of Boston, MA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,900 at Historic 1 Harbor St. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Salem is currently $2,282. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Historic 1 Harbor St | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,900 |
| 260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,900 |
| Sofi At Salem Station | McIntire | $2,642 |
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