Cheap Homes for Rent in Salem Common Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Salem Common area of Salem.

property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970

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property at 15 Lynde St

$2,100 - $2,200

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom Rentals

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15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970

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property at 75 Summer 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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75 Summer St

SalemMA01970
property at 10 Warner St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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10 Warner St

SalemMA01970

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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

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 Halstead Salem Station priced from $2,560. 231 Washington Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,975. Here are the most affordable Salem Common apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Halstead Salem StationA31BR,1BA$2,560
231 Washington Residences2 Bedroom 2 Bath - C12BR,2BA$2,975
Sedna Beverly1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (S)1BR,1BA$3,250
Amara1B11BR,1BA$3,342

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem Common, MA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem Common area is the $2.40 price per square foot 6 March St Model at 6 March St, Unit 6 March St in the in the Centerville neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Salem Common apartment is the 13 Becket St Model at 13 Becket St, Unit 2 starting at $2,675 with a $1.91 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 March St, Unit 6 March St6 March St4BR,1BA$2.40
13 Becket St, Unit 213 Becket St2BR,1BA$1.91
231 Washington Residences2 Bedroom 2 Bath - C12BR,2BA$2.83
23 Herbert St, Unit 223 Herbert St1BR,1BA$2.78
14 Porter St, Unit 1F14 Porter St3BR,1BA$3.33
Amara1B21BR,1BA$4.86
41 English St, Unit Rear41 English St1BR,1BA$2.27
Sedna Beverly1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (S)1BR,1BA$4.86
Halstead Salem StationA31BR,1BA$3.90
36 Endicott St36 Endicott St1BR,1BA$3.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Common

What type of rentals are currently available in Salem Common?

There are currently 183 Apartments for Rent in Salem Common, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $13,767. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem Common ranging from $1,250 to $4,750.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salem Common ranges from $1,250 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,024.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Salem Common range from $2,700 to $3,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,795 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,600.

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