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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Salem Common Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $996 (34 Rentals)
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12 Pope StSalem, MA 01970
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256 Washington
260 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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260 Washington St, Unit 22
260 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
6 School St
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7 Cedar St
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19 Leavitt St
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6 Northey St
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296-300 Washington St
296-300 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
36-38-38 Boston St
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10 Pratt St
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36 Barstow St
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22 Carlton St
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149 North St
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5 Pearl St
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90 Congress St, Unit 4R
90 Congress St
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82 Washington Square E, Unit 4
82 Washington Square E
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Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)
40 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
116 Lafayette St
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The Residences at St. James
160 Federal StSalem, MA 01970
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The Lighthouses
34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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10 Summer Street
10 Summer StSalem, MA 01970
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Fairfax
176 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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Historic 1 Harbor St
1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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Park Towers
100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
18 Japonica St
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102 Bridge St
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14 New Derby
18 New Derby StSalem, MA 01970
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Boston/Federal Street
36-38 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
131 Essex St
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90 Congress St
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5 Cliff St, Unit #5
5 Cliff St
BeverlyMA01915
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40 Stone St
40 Stone StBeverly, MA 01915
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Salem Common, Salem, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem Common?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Common Studio Apartments | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Salem Common 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $1,550 | $2,895 |
| Salem Common 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,047 | $1,700 | $4,199 |
| Salem Common 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $2,600 | $3,450 |
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Cheapest Available Salem Common Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Salem Common area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 10 Summer Street priced from $1,800. 256 Washington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Salem Common apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 10 Summer Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 256 Washington | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 296-300 Washington St | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2,199 |
| Boston/Federal Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Halstead Salem Station | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,635 |
| Amara | 1B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,799 |
| Sedna Beverly | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath (Standard) | 1BR,1BA | $2,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem Common, MA
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem Common area is the $2.20 price per square foot 39 Salem St Model at 39 Salem St, Unit 1 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Salem Common apartment is the 29 Park St Model at 29 Park St, Unit 3 bedroom with 2 off street parking spaces starting at $2,650 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem Common apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 39 Salem St, Unit 1 | 39 Salem St | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 29 Park St, Unit 3 bedroom with 2 off street parking spaces | 29 Park St | 3BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 5R Buffum St, Unit Rear | 5R Buffum St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Pickering Wharf Complex, LLC | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.54 |
| Sofi At Salem Station | Phillips | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Boston/Federal Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Amara | 1B1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.94 |
| 296-300 Washington St | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Halstead Salem Station | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
| 256 Washington | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Common Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Common Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Common Apartment is $1,850 at 256 Washington.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Salem Common Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem Common is starting from $2,199 at 296-300 Washington St.
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