Cheap Homes for Rent in Federal Street Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,200 (11 Rentals)

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property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 4 Mill St

$1,700

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$1,700

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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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4 Mill St, Unit 5

4 Mill St
PeabodyMA01960

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property at 15 Lynde St

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom Rentals

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15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970

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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 91-93 Cabot St priced from $1,150. 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 St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,150
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
278 Lafayette St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,900
University Square North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,175
LoreST1Studio,1BA$2,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Street, MA

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Federal Street area is the $1.78 price per square foot 84 Endicott St Model at 84 Endicott St, Unit 1-R in the in the South Peabody neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Federal Street apartment is the 23 Gardner St Model at 23 Gardner St starting at $2,600 with a $1.86 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.
84 Endicott St, Unit 1-R84 Endicott St3BR,1BA$1.78
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
6 Berry St, Unit 16 Berry St2BR,1BA$1.94
6 Cushing St, Unit 2nd floor6 Cushing St2BR,1BA$2.17
River PropertiesTop Floor: 2 bed 2 bath: 28 Goodhue2BR,2BA$2.75
9 Central St, Unit 9C-19 Central St2BR,1BA$2.09
Station 1012 Bed A2BR,2BA$2.68
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.71
231 Washington Residences2 Bedroom 1 Bath - B32BR,1BA$2.97
62 Mason St, Unit 2R62 Mason St1BR,1BA$2.96

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Federal Street, Salem, MA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Federal Street?

There are currently 379 Apartments for Rent in Federal Street, MA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $18,473. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Federal Street ranging from $1,250 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 $1,250 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,716.

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 $750 to $4,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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