Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Salem Common Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $900 (14 Rentals)

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Salem Common, Salem, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Common Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Salem Common area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Princeton Crossing priced from $2,170. The Beverly Collection: The Block has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,531. Here are the most affordable Salem Common apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Princeton CrossingOne BR Deluxe1BR,1BA$2,170
The Beverly Collection: The BlockBlock S1D | Studio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,531
Hawthorne CommonsThe McIntire1BR,1BA$2,569

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem Common, MA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem Common area is the $0.24 price per square foot 6 Lemon St Model at 6 Lemon St, Unit 2 in the in the North Salem neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Salem Common apartment is the 11 Forrester St Model at 11 Forrester St, Unit 1 starting at $3,825 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the North Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem Common apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Lemon St, Unit 26 Lemon St2BR,1BA$0.24
11 Forrester St, Unit 111 Forrester St3BR,2BA$2.94
Sofi At Salem StationDerby2BR,2BA$2.80
21 Symonds St, Unit 21-2 Symonds St #2, Salem21 Symonds St3BR,1BA$2.41
36 Upham St, Unit #136 Upham St1BR,1BA$2.30
17 Bryant St, Unit 317 Bryant St2BR,1BA$3.00
35 Walter St, Unit 235 Walter St1BR,1BA$2.35
155 Washington St, Unit 105155 Washington St1BR,1BA$3.06
197 Lafayette St, Unit #3F197 Lafayette St2BR,1BA$2.75
131 Essex St, Unit #31131 Essex St1BR,1BA$3.21

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Salem Common, Salem, MA

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Salem, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Common Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Salem Common?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Salem Common is at The Beverly Collection: The Block listed at $2,531.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Common Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Common Apartment is $2,170 at Princeton Crossing.

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 $2,956 at Hawthorne Commons.

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