Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $800 (9 Rentals)

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The Lighthouses
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lighthouses

34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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143 Canal St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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143 Canal StSalem, MA 01970

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Floating Bridge Pond
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Floating Bridge Pond

627-631 Eastern AveLynn, MA 01902
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Cheapest Available South Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Salem area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at University Square North priced from $1,750. Park Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable South Salem apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Square North0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750
Park Towers1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1,900
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Salem, MA

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Salem area is the $2.51 price per square foot A4 Model at Vavel Apartments in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value South Salem apartment is the 23 Gardner St Model at 23 Gardner St starting at $2,600 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vavel ApartmentsA42BR,2BA$2.51
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.10
100 Washington St, Unit 26100 Washington St2BR,1BA$1.63
37 Endicott St, Unit 337 Endicott St2BR,1BA$1.67
6 Wheeler St, Unit 16 Wheeler St1BR,1BA$2.03
6 Arthur St, Unit 36 Arthur St2BR,1BA$2.45
19 Nichols St, Unit 19 Nichols ST unit #319 Nichols St2BR,1BA$2.78
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.75
Park Towers1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2.53

Getting Around the South Salem Neighborhood in Salem, MA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Salem Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Salem Apartment is $1,900 at Park Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Salem is starting from $2,395 at University Square North.

What is the most affordable South Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Towers and starts from $3,500.

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