
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA (109 Rentals)


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Lore

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Traders Row

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Halstead Salem Station

231 Washington Residences

Princeton Crossing

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Bell North Shore

Salem Highlands

Salem Heights

260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem
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Historic 1 Harbor St

Grove Street Landing

The Residences at St. James

134 Boston St, Unit 1F, Unit 1F

231 Lafayette St

141 Washington St, Unit 1, Unit 1

233 Lafayette St, Unit 6

233 Lafayette St, Unit 19

393 Essex St, Unit 3
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233 Lafayette St, Unit 26

233 Lafayette St, Unit 9

233 Lafayette St, Unit 16

257 Washington St, Unit 03

257 Washington St, Unit 11

257 Washington St, Unit 16

125 Washington St

366 Essex St

15 Lynde St

20 Central St
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The Essex

327 Jefferson Ave

72 Palmer St

397 Essex St

31 Perkins St

21 Leach St

235 Lafayette St

Essex House

8 Brown St

2-4 Howard St
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24 Lynde St

27 North St

Hawthorne Lofts

10 Howard St

106 Lafayette St

52 Beaver St

5-15 Derby Sq

128 Federal St

41 Salem St

42 Park St
South Salem, Salem, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Salem Studio Apartments | $2,033 | $1,100 | $2,444 |
South Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,404 | $1,450 | $2,940 |
| South Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,600 | $4,108 |
| South Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,359 | $2,382 | $4,900 |
| South Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,196 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 109 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA.
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Largest Available South Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Salem area of Boston, MA is found at Bell North Shore and is listed at 979 square feet priced from $2,675. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell North Shore | A1C | 979 Sq Ft | $2,675 |
| Lore | 1D | 813 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
| Hawthorne Commons | The Hamilton | 785 Sq Ft | $2,503 |
| River Properties | 1 bed 1 bath w/ Balcony | 778 Sq Ft | $2,495 |
| Salem Highlands | 1 Bedroom, Renovated | 764 Sq Ft | $1,975 |
| Halstead Salem Station | A3 - Affordable | 656 Sq Ft | $2,391 |
| The Residences at St. James | One Bedroom 60% | 649 Sq Ft | $1,725 |
| Princeton Crossing | Dog Friendly One Bedroom Standard | 600 Sq Ft | $1,999 |
| Historic 1 Harbor St | 1BR/1.0BA | 520 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
| 260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem | 1BR/1.0BA | 468 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
Cheapest Available South Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Salem of Boston, MA is the One Bedroom 60% Model starting from $1,725 at The Residences at St. James. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Salem is currently $2,404. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Residences at St. James | One Bedroom 60% | $1,725 |
| 260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,900 |
| Historic 1 Harbor St | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,900 |
| Salem Highlands | 1 Bedroom, non-renovated | $1,975 |
| Princeton Crossing | Dog Friendly One Bedroom Standard | $1,999 |
| Lore | 1A | $2,382 |
| Halstead Salem Station | A3 - Affordable | $2,391 |
| Hawthorne Commons | The Chestnut | $2,423 |
| River Properties | 1 bed 1 bath w/ Balcony | $2,495 |
| Bell North Shore | A1C | $2,675 |
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Salem Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in South Salem with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Salem is at The Residences at St. James listed at $1,725.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Salem Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Salem is $2,404.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Salem Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Salem is a 979 square feet unit starting from $2,675 at Bell North Shore.
What is the average size for South Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Salem is currently 679 sq ft.
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