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

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property at 15 Lynde St

15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970

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3 Hazel St, Unit 1

3 Hazel St
SalemMA01970

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1 Harbor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Holmes BeverlyStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The Beverly Collection: CanvasLink A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
132 North St, Unit #2132 North St2BR,2BA$1.86
4 Chase St, Unit 24 Chase St4BR,1BA$2.58
123 Bridge St, Unit #2123 Bridge St2BR,1BA$2.55
40 Moffatt Rd40 Moffatt Rd2BR,1BA$2.42
9 Bowditch St, Unit #29 Bowditch St2BR,1BA$2.40
36 Upham St, Unit #136 Upham St1BR,1BA$2.30
26 Northend St, Unit #226 Northend St2BR,1BA$2.40
12 1/2 Dearborn St, Unit #312 1/2 Dearborn St2BR,1BA$2.59
91 Lowell St, Unit #391 Lowell St2BR,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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