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

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property at 40R Highland Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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40R Highland Ave

SalemMA01970
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101 Derby St, Unit 1
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

101 Derby St, Unit 1

101 Derby StSalem, MA 01970
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36 Endicott St
$1,700 - $2,200
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$1,700 - $2,200

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$1,700 - $2,200
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36 Endicott St

36 Endicott StSalem, MA 01970
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property at 1 Hazel St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Hazel St

SalemMA01970

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property at 6 Northey St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6 Northey St

SalemMA01970
property at 15 Lynde St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

15 Lynde St, Unit 26

15 Lynde St
SalemMA01970
property at 31 Forrester St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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31 Forrester St

SalemMA01970
property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
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The Lighthouses
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lighthouses

34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970

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143 Canal St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

143 Canal St

143 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
property at 143 Canal St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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143 Canal St

SalemMA01970
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Fairfax
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax

176 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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122 Boston
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

122 Boston

122 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
property at 233 Lafayette St

$1,895 - $2,595

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$1,895

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$1,895

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233 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
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Park Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Towers

100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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278 Lafayette St
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Lafayette St

278 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970

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property at 44 Pingree St

$2,075

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$2,075

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$2,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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44 Pingree St

SalemMA01970
property at 253 Washington St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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253 Washington St

SalemMA01970
property at 10 Beaver St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

10 Beaver St

SalemMA01970
property at 257 Washington St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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257 Washington St

SalemMA01970
property at 16 Franklin Pl

$1,850 - $1,950

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$1,850

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$1,850

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16 Franklin Pl

BeverlyMA01915
property at 16 Broadway

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

16 Broadway

BeverlyMA01915

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13 Lowe St, Unit 2
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

13 Lowe St, Unit 2

13 Lowe StPeabody, MA 01960
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2 Main Street
Studio Apartments

2 Main Street

2 Main StPeabody, MA 01960
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91-93 Cabot St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

91-93 Cabot St

91-93 Cabot StBeverly, MA 01915
property at 4 Mill St

$1,700

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$1,700

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4 Mill St, Unit 9

4 Mill St
PeabodyMA01960
property at 4 Mill St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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4 Mill St, Unit 5

4 Mill St
PeabodyMA01960
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Jaclen Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jaclen Tower

215-221 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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property at 8 Walbridge St

$2,015

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$2,015

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$2,015

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

8 Walbridge St

BostonMA02135

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
91-93 Cabot St1 Beds, 5 Baths1BR,5BA$1,250
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
University Square North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Princeton CrossingOne BR Deluxe1BR,1BA$2,200
Boston/Federal Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,250
14 New Derby1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,295
The Beverly Collection: The BlockBlock S1B | Studio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,343
The Beverly Collection: CanvasCanvas S1A | Studio | 1 BathStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
74 Aborn St, Unit 374 Aborn St2BR,1BA$2.00
6 Berry St, Unit 16 Berry St2BR,1BA$1.90
100 Loring Ave, Unit 2100 Loring Ave3BR,1BA$2.73
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath 70 Boston Street2BR,1BA$2.81
Station 1012 Bed A2BR,2BA$2.73
231 Washington Residences2 Bedroom 2 Bath - C32BR,2BA$2.97
98 Leach St, Unit 398 Leach St2BR,1BA$2.40
29 Park St, Unit 3 bedroom with 2 off street parking spaces29 Park St3BR,1BA$2.65
256 Washington2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.75
Boston/Federal Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.95

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Federal Street, Salem, MA

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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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