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3 Hazel St, Unit 3

3 Hazel 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 50 Broadway Apartment Homes priced from $1,430. University Square North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Federal Street apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
50 Broadway Apartment HomesStudio AStudio,1BA$1,430
University Square North0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,950
University Square South0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Street, MA

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Federal Street area is the $2.25 price per square foot 12 Folger Ave Model at 12 Folger Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Centerville neighborhood starting from $3,800. 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.
12 Folger Ave, Unit 312 Folger Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
327 Lafayette St327 Lafayette St3BR,1BA$2.49
13 Raymond Rd, Unit Unite # 113 Raymond Rd2BR,1.5BA$2.17
37 Endicott St, Unit 337 Endicott St2BR,1BA$2.08
10 Porter Street Ct10 Porter Street Ct3BR,1BA$2.86
River Properties313 North River Apartments2BR,1BA$2.67
231 Washington Residences2 Bedroom 2 Bath - C12BR,2BA$2.83
22 Railroad Ave, Unit 222 Railroad Ave1BR,1BA$2.61
19 Nichols St, Unit 19 Nichols ST unit #319 Nichols St2BR,1BA$2.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Federal Street, Salem, MA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,350 to $15,390. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Federal Street ranging from $1,250 to $5,000.

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 $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,660.

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 $2,188 to $4,795, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,400.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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