
Cheap Homes for Rent in Federal Street Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,800 (7 Rentals)
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Federal Street, Salem, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Federal Street?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Federal Street 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,207 | $2,350 | $4,600 |
Federal Street 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,683 | $2,500 | $4,750 |
Federal Street 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,200 | $2,650 | $4,300 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Federal Street Neighborhood of Salem, MA.
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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 1 Harbor priced from $1,800. Holmes Beverly has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Federal Street apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1 Harbor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Holmes Beverly | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
The Beverly Collection: Canvas | Link A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,223 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Street, MA
As of June 30, 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 132 North St Model at 132 North St, Unit #2 starting at $2,600 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the North Salem 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. |
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23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
132 North St, Unit #2 | 132 North St | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
4 Chase St, Unit 2 | 4 Chase St | 4BR,1BA | $2.58 |
123 Bridge St, Unit #2 | 123 Bridge St | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
40 Moffatt Rd | 40 Moffatt Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
9 Bowditch St, Unit #2 | 9 Bowditch St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
36 Upham St, Unit #1 | 36 Upham St | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
26 Northend St, Unit #2 | 26 Northend St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
12 1/2 Dearborn St, Unit #3 | 12 1/2 Dearborn St | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
91 Lowell St, Unit #3 | 91 Lowell St | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Street
What type of rentals are currently available in Federal Street?
There are currently 391 Apartments for Rent in Federal Street, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $10,079. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Federal Street ranging from $1,800 to $4,750.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Federal Street?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Federal Street ranges from $1,800 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,063.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Federal Street?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Federal Street range from $2,400 to $4,875, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.
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