
Cheap Homes for Rent in Federal Street Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,400 (12 Rentals)
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Federal Street, Salem, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Federal Street?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Federal Street 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,226 | $2,200 | $4,800 |
Federal Street 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,411 | $2,600 | $4,000 |
Federal Street 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
Federal Street 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Federal Street Neighborhood of Salem, MA.
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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 Princeton Crossing priced from $2,170. Holmes Beverly has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Federal Street apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Princeton Crossing | One BR Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
Holmes Beverly | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
The Beverly Collection: Canvas | Link A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131 | Flats at 131 A1A | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Street, MA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Federal Street area is the $0.25 price per square foot 6 Lemon St Model at 6 Lemon St, Unit 2 in the in the North Salem neighborhood starting from $2,500. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6 Lemon St, Unit 2 | 6 Lemon St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
73 School St, Unit #3 | 73 School St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
11 Forrester St, Unit 1 | 11 Forrester St | 3BR,2BA | $2.69 |
Vavel Apartments | A3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
Sofi At Salem Station | Derby | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
12 Willson St, Unit 12 Willson | 12 Willson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
36 Upham St, Unit #1 | 36 Upham St | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
26 Northend St, Unit #2 | 26 Northend St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
21 N Central St, Unit #2 | 21 N Central St | Studio ,1BA | $2.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Street
What type of rentals are currently available in Federal Street?
There are currently 368 Apartments for Rent in Federal Street, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $10,001. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Federal Street ranging from $1,499 to $4,800.
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 $1,499 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,103.
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 $2,650 to $3,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.
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