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property at 303 Broadway

303 Broadway

LynnMA01904
property at 234 Washington St

234 Washington St

MarbleheadMA01945

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33 Park Rd

LynnMA01904

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property at 1 Hazel St

1 Hazel St

SalemMA01970
property at 26 Shillaber St

26 Shillaber St

SalemMA01970
property at 86 Endicott St

86 Endicott St

PeabodyMA01960

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Salem, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salem, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Salem, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salem Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Salem$3,775$2,1007
North Shore$14,700$750138

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, MA is a Studio unit found at Mosaic in the Central neighborhood priced from $1,725. BayView Apartments in the East Lynn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mosaic0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,725
BayView Apartments131 Ocean St- StudioStudio,1BA$1,750
50 Broadway Apartment HomesStudio BStudio,1BA$1,765
River Drive ApartmentsS1GStudio,1BA$1,950
24 Mount Vernon ApartmentsRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$2,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA

As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $0.24 price per square foot 85 Timson St Model at 85 Timson St, Unit #1 in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 144 North St Model at 144 North St, Unit 1 starting at $2,850 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the North Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
85 Timson St, Unit #185 Timson St2BR,1BA$0.24
144 North St, Unit 1144 North St3BR,1BA$2.04
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.17
37 Endicott St, Unit 337 Endicott St2BR,1BA$2.08
20 High Street Lynn, MA 019022BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.40
335 Cabot St, Unit 1335 Cabot St1BR,1BA$2.00
26 Gregg St, Unit #226 Gregg St2BR,1BA$2.60
22 Railroad Ave, Unit 222 Railroad Ave1BR,1BA$2.61
8 Nahant Pl, Unit #3018 Nahant Pl1BR,1BA$2.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in Salem?

There are currently 754 Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,079. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem ranging from $1,900 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Salem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salem ranges from $1,900 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,881.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Salem?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Salem range from $2,188 to $4,875, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $6,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

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