Cheap Homes for Rent in the Salem Common Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,250 (10 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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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent
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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 18 Japonica St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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18 Japonica St

SalemMA01970
property at 102 Bridge St
$1,939

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Base Rent$1,939

Total Monthly Price$1,939
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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102 Bridge St

SalemMA01970

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property at 8 Walbridge St
$2,015

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Base Rent$2,015

Total Monthly Price$2,015
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8 Walbridge St

BostonMA02135
property at 131 Essex St
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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131 Essex St

SalemMA01970
property at 82 Washington Square E
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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82 Washington Square E, Unit 4

82 Washington Square E
SalemMA01970
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property at 90 Congress St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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90 Congress St

SalemMA01970

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
10 Summer Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,800
256 Washington1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
296-300 Washington St2 Bed2BR,1BA$2,199

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
39 Salem St, Unit 139 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.20
29 Park St, Unit 3 bedroom with 2 off street parking spaces29 Park St3BR,1BA$2.65
5R Buffum St, Unit Rear5R Buffum St2BR,1BA$3.00
Pickering Wharf Complex, LLC2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.54
Sofi At Salem StationPhillips1BR,1BA$3.63
Boston/Federal Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.95
Amara1B11BR,1BA$3.94
296-300 Washington St2 Bed2BR,1BA$3.14
Halstead Salem StationA31BR,1BA$4.02
256 Washington1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Common

What type of rentals are currently available in Salem Common?

There are currently 180 Apartments for Rent in Salem Common, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $4,199. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem Common ranging from $1,250 to $4,950.

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 $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,715.

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