Cheap Homes for Rent in Federal Street Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,400 (9 Rentals)

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property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250 - $1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

Studio Rentals

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 15 Lynde St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970
property at 40 Winthrop St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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40 Winthrop St, Unit 1

40 Winthrop St
SalemMA01970
property at 231 Lafayette St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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231 Lafayette St, Unit 4

231 Lafayette St
SalemMA01970

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property at 23 Park St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23 Park St

SalemMA01970
property at 23 Park St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom Rentals

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23 Park St

SalemMA01970

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property at 75 Walnut St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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75 Walnut St

PeabodyMA01960

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 The Residences at St. James priced from $1,610. 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
The Residences at St. JamesStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,610
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 February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Federal Street area is the $2.18 price per square foot 127 Canal St Model at 127 Canal St, Unit 3 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Federal Street apartment is the The Pingree Townhome Model at Sofi At Salem Station starting at $3,800 with a $2.54 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
127 Canal St, Unit 3127 Canal St4BR,2BA$2.18
Sofi At Salem StationThe Pingree Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.54
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
37 Endicott St, Unit 337 Endicott St2BR,1BA$1.67
Olde Salem Jail2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.47
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.69
4 Northend St, Unit 14 Northend St2BR,1BA$2.40
83 1/2 Summer St, Unit 283 1/2 Summer St2BR,1BA$2.67
2 Devereaux St, Unit 42 Devereaux St1BR,1BA$2.00
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Federal Street?

There are currently 386 Apartments for Rent in Federal Street, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $11,954. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Federal Street ranging from $1,450 to $4,100.

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 $1,450 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,723.

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 $11,954, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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