
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,450 (35 Rentals)


The Residences at St. James

366 Essex St

Historic 1 Harbor St

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Salem Highlands

Princeton Crossing

233 Lafayette St, Unit 26
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134 Boston St, Unit 1F, Unit 1F

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Traders Row

233 Lafayette St, Unit 6

233 Lafayette St, Unit 16

233 Lafayette St, Unit 9

231 Washington Residences

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Halstead Salem Station

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Hawthorne Commons

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Bell North Shore

River Properties

233 Lafayette St, Unit 19

231 Lafayette St

Grove Street Landing

125 Washington St

141 Washington St, Unit Unit 1, Unit Unit 1
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Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)

327 Jefferson Ave

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Residences at Lafayette LLC- 176 Lafayette

122 Boston

15 Lynde St

Park Towers

River Rock Residences
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Salem Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Salem?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Salem is under $2,423.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Salem?
The cheapest apartment in South Salem is The Residences at St. James which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in South Salem costs $3,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Salem?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in South Salem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Salem?
Cheap apartments in South Salem have an average cost of $116 which is $3,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Salem.
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