Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Federal Street Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $600 (10 Rentals)

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The Lighthouses
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lighthouses

34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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143 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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2 Main StPeabody, MA 01960

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Federal Street, Salem, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Federal Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Federal Street area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at University Square North priced from $1,750. 50 Broadway Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,780. Here are the most affordable Federal Street apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Square North0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750
50 Broadway Apartment HomesStudio AStudio,1BA$1,780
Park Towers1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Street, MA

As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Federal Street area is the $1.86 price per square foot 23 Gardner St Model at 23 Gardner St in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Federal Street apartment is the 100 Washington St Model at 100 Washington St, Unit 26 starting at $1,950 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Federal Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
100 Washington St, Unit 26100 Washington St2BR,1BA$1.63
37 Endicott St, Unit 337 Endicott St2BR,1BA$1.67
34 Central St, Unit 134 Central St2BR,1BA$2.36
6 Wheeler St, Unit 16 Wheeler St1BR,1BA$2.03
6 Arthur St, Unit 36 Arthur St2BR,1BA$2.45
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.75
Sofi At Salem StationMcIntire1BR,1BA$2.74
17 Dunlap St, Unit 2A17 Dunlap StStudio ,1BA$1.88
Park Towers1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Federal Street, Salem, MA

Ranked #2

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Federal Street Neighborhood in Salem, MA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Federal Street Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Federal Street?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Federal Street is at University Square North listed at $1,750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Federal Street Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Federal Street Apartment is $1,900 at Park Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Federal Street Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Federal Street is starting from $2,395 at University Square North.

What is the most affordable Federal Street Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Federal Street Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Towers and starts from $3,500.

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