Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northfields Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $600 (21 Rentals)

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13 Lemon St, Unit Lemon St
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

13 Lemon St, Unit Lemon St

13 Lemon StSalem, MA 01970
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property at 366 Essex St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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366 Essex St

SalemMA01970
property at 5 Pearl St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Pearl St

SalemMA01970

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166 Bridge St, Unit Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 20

166 Bridge St, Unit Unit 2

166 Bridge StSalem, MA 01970
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122 Boston
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

122 Boston

122 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
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Park Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Towers

100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
property at 18 Japonica St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18 Japonica St

SalemMA01970
property at 289 Essex St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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289 Essex St, Unit 102

289 Essex St
SalemMA01970

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property at 15 Lynde St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970
property at 20 Central St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Central St

SalemMA01970
property at 84 Margin St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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84 Margin St

PeabodyMA01960
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2 Main Street
Studio Apartments

2 Main Street

2 Main StPeabody, MA 01960
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Gardner Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gardner Commons

22 Pulaski StPeabody, MA 01960
property at 86 Main St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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86 Main St

PeabodyMA01960

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Northfields, Salem, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northfields Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northfields area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Halstead Salem Station priced from $2,710. River Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,800. Here are the most affordable Northfields apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Halstead Salem StationA11BR,1BA$2,710
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,800
Grove Street Landing2D2BR,2BA$2,972

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northfields, MA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northfields area is the $2.78 price per square foot 2D Model at Grove Street Landing in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,972. The second greatest value Northfields apartment is the 2 Bed 1 bath Model at River Properties starting at $2,800 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northfields apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grove Street Landing2D2BR,2BA$2.78
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.69
Halstead Salem StationA11BR,1BA$3.87

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Northfields, 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 Cheap Northfields Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northfields Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northfields Apartment is $2,710 at Halstead Salem Station.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northfields Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northfields is starting from $2,800 at River Properties.

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