
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Federal Street Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $600 (45 Rentals)
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37 Osborne Hill Dr

Salem Heights

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101 Derby St, Unit 1

Salem Highlands

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36 Endicott St

40 Winthrop St, Unit Room in a house

Grove Street Landing

1 Hazel St
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15 Lynde St, Unit 26

31 Forrester St

257 Washington St, Unit 11

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116 Lafayette St

The Residences at St. James

The Lighthouses

327 Jefferson Ave
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143 Canal St

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122 Boston

233 Lafayette St

Historic 1 Harbor St

Park Towers

278 Lafayette St

University Square North
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44 Pingree St

253 Washington St

10 Beaver St

257 Washington St

39 Smith St

16 Franklin Pl

Terrace Gardens

16 Broadway

Station 101
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13 Lowe St, Unit 2

2 Main Street

91-93 Cabot St

4 Mill St, Unit 9

4 Mill St, Unit 5

50 Broadway Apartment Homes

Jaclen Tower

Peabody Place, LLC.

8 Walbridge St
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Federal Street, Salem, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Federal Street?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Street Studio Apartments | $2,105 | $1,100 | $3,843 |
| Federal Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,647 | $1,550 | $4,089 |
| Federal Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,936 | $1,700 | $4,572 |
| Federal Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,866 | $2,500 | $3,450 |
| Federal Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,433 | $2,750 | $4,150 |
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Cheapest Available Federal Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Federal Street area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 91-93 Cabot St priced from $1,250. Salem Highlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Federal Street apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91-93 Cabot St | 1 Beds, 5 Baths | 1BR,5BA | $1,250 |
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| University Square North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Princeton Crossing | One BR Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Boston/Federal Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| 14 New Derby | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| The Beverly Collection: The Block | Block S1B | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,343 |
| The Beverly Collection: Canvas | Canvas S1A | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,357 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Street, MA
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Federal Street area is the $2.00 price per square foot 74 Aborn St Model at 74 Aborn St, Unit 3 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Federal Street apartment is the 6 Berry St Model at 6 Berry St, Unit 1 starting at $2,280 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the South Peabody neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Federal Street apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Aborn St, Unit 3 | 74 Aborn St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 6 Berry St, Unit 1 | 6 Berry St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 100 Loring Ave, Unit 2 | 100 Loring Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| River Properties | 2 Bed 1 bath 70 Boston Street | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Station 101 | 2 Bed A | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| 231 Washington Residences | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - C3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
| 98 Leach St, Unit 3 | 98 Leach St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 29 Park St, Unit 3 bedroom with 2 off street parking spaces | 29 Park St | 3BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 256 Washington | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Boston/Federal Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
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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 Salem Highlands listed at $1,700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Federal Street Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Federal Street Apartment is $1,250 at 91-93 Cabot St.
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 $2,400 at Salem Highlands.
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