Cheap Homes for Rent in Federal Street Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970

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property at 148 Washington St

$2,150

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$2,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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148 Washington St

PeabodyMA01960
property at 15 Ives St

$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Ives St, Unit 6, Unit 6

15 Ives St
BeverlyMA01915
property at 45 Broad St

$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45 Broad St

SalemMA01970

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property at 15 Lynde St

$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Lynde 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 Studio unit found at Salem Highlands priced from $1,700. Historic 1 Harbor St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Federal Street apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Historic 1 Harbor St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Station 1011 Bed1BR,1BA$2,245
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly Two Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$2,400
Hawthorne CommonsThe McIntire1BR,1BA$2,433

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Street, MA

As of May 21, 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 6 March St Model at 6 March St, Unit 6 March St starting at $3,600 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Centerville 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
6 March St, Unit 6 March St6 March St4BR,1BA$2.40
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
13 Becket St, Unit 213 Becket St2BR,1BA$1.91
48 Balcomb St, Unit 248 Balcomb St3BR,1BA$2.39
6 Berry St, Unit 16 Berry St2BR,1BA$1.88
Grove Street Landing2D2BR,2BA$2.78
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.69
Traders RowB2C2BR,2BA$2.94
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.68

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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 366 Apartments for Rent in Federal Street, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $10,742. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Federal Street ranging from $1,250 to $5,500.

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 $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,555.

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 $2,795 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,045 to $4,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,600.

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