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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Salem Studio Apartments | $2,007 | $1,100 | $2,355 |
| South Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,549 | $1,550 | $2,966 |
| South Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,971 | $1,700 | $4,100 |
| South Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $2,500 | $3,300 |
| South Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $2,750 | $3,400 |
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,760 | $2,100 | $3,800 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,423 | $2,745 | $4,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $6,290 | $6,290 | $6,290 |
There are currently 273 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA.
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As of today, August 22, 2026, there are currently 273 available South Salem apartments priced from $1,100 to $4,100, with an average monthly rent of $2,722.
There are currently 95 Studio Apartments in South Salem with rent ranges from $1,100 to $2,355 with an average price of $2,007.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Salem ranges from $1,550 to $2,966 with an average monthly rent of $2,549.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Salem range from $1,700 to $4,100. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,971.
There are currently 44 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Salem on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,500 to $3,300 - averaging $2,820 for the location.
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Written by: Amelia Ramstead
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Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Hello! I’m Amelia, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boston.
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Hello! I’m Amelia, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com expert for Boston!
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