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231 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,400 (24 Rentals)
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5-15 Derby Sq
5-15 Derby SqSalem, MA 01970
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Derby Lofts Condos
45 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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21 Harbor St
21 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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8 Union St
8 Union StSalem, MA 01970
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57-59 Harbor St
57-59 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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19-21 Pleasant St
19-21 Pleasant StSalem, MA 01970
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39-41 Harbor St
39-41 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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69 Harbor St
69 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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15 Harbor St
15 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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19 Andrew St
19 Andrew StSalem, MA 01970
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20-22 Lynde St
20-22 Lynde StSalem, MA 01970
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Essex House
289 Essex StSalem, MA 01970
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24 Lynde St
24 Lynde StSalem, MA 01970
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27 North St
27 North StSalem, MA 01970
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17 North St
17 North StSalem, MA 01970
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2 Bedroom Apartments
18 Peabody St
18 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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Sofi At Salem Station
190 Bridge StSalem, MA 01970
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Harbor Point Salem
20 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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108-122 Lafayette St
108-122 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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The Lighthouses
34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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Park Towers
100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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26 New Derby Street
26 New Derby StSalem, MA 01970
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256-262 Washington St
256-262 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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Downtown Salem, Salem, MA Local Guide
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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 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Salem Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Salem area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Historic 1 Harbor St priced from $1,900. 260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Salem apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Historic 1 Harbor St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Sofi At Salem Station | McIntire | 1BR,1BA | $2,632 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Salem, MA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Salem area is the $3.08 price per square foot McIntire Model at Sofi At Salem Station in the in the North Salem neighborhood starting from $2,642. The second greatest value Downtown Salem apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Historic 1 Harbor St starting at $1,900 with a $3.65 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofi At Salem Station | McIntire | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Historic 1 Harbor St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| 260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
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