Cheap Homes for Rent in Salem Common Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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property at 116 Lafayette St

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15 Lynde St

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property at 24 Norman St

24 Norman St

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property at 4 Blaney St

4 Blaney St

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property at 23 Park St

23 Park St

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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 Park Towers priced from $1,900. Sofi At Salem Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,378. Here are the most affordable Salem Common apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Towers1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1,900
Sofi At Salem StationMcIntire1BR,1BA$2,378
Halstead Salem StationA11BR,1BA$2,405

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem Common, MA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem Common area is the $1.63 price per square foot 100 Washington St Model at 100 Washington St, Unit 26 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Salem Common apartment is the 37 Endicott St Model at 37 Endicott St, Unit 3 starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 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.
100 Washington St, Unit 26100 Washington St2BR,1BA$1.63
37 Endicott St, Unit 337 Endicott St2BR,1BA$1.67
Olde Salem Jail2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.79
101 Mason St, Unit First Floor101 Mason St2BR,1BA$3.00
Sofi At Salem StationMcIntire1BR,1BA$2.77
17 Dunlap St, Unit 2A17 Dunlap StStudio ,1BA$1.88
Park Towers1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2.53
11 Orchard St, Unit Apt111 Orchard St2BR,1BA$3.23
Halstead Salem StationA11BR,1BA$3.43
1 Hathorne Cres1 Hathorne Cres3BR,1BA$4.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Common

What type of rentals are currently available in Salem Common?

There are currently 184 Apartments for Rent in Salem Common, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $4,750. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem Common ranging from $1,250 to $4,100.

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 $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,647.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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