Cheap Homes for Rent in the Northfields Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,600 (5 Rentals)

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property at 4 Mill St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Mill St, Unit 5

4 Mill St
PeabodyMA01960
property at 4 Mill St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Mill St, Unit 9

4 Mill St
PeabodyMA01960

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property at 10 Beaver St

$2,100

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$2,100

Total Monthly Price
$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

10 Beaver St

SalemMA01970
property at 131 Essex St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

131 Essex St

SalemMA01970

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property at 32 Chestnut St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

32 Chestnut St

PeabodyMA01960

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 14 New Derby priced from $2,295. Grove Street Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,525. Here are the most affordable Northfields apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
14 New Derby1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,295
Grove Street Landing1E1BR,1BA$2,525
Halstead Salem StationA31BR,1BA$2,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northfields, MA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northfields area is the $2.00 price per square foot 74 Aborn St Model at 74 Aborn St, Unit 3 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Northfields apartment is the 2 Bed 1 bath 70 Boston Street Model at River Properties starting at $2,925 with a $2.81 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.
74 Aborn St, Unit 374 Aborn St2BR,1BA$2.00
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath 70 Boston Street2BR,1BA$2.81
5R Buffum St, Unit Rear5R Buffum St2BR,1BA$3.00
Sofi At Salem StationPhillips1BR,1BA$3.54
14 New Derby1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.19
5 Buffum St, Unit 3R5 Buffum St1BR,1BA$3.71
Grove Street Landing1E-A1BR,1BA$3.93
Halstead Salem StationA31BR,1BA$4.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northfields

What type of rentals are currently available in Northfields?

There are currently 119 Apartments for Rent in Northfields, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,900 to $3,350. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northfields ranging from $1,600 to $4,950.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northfields ranges from $1,600 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,877.

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