Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $900 (39 Rentals)

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property at 40R Highland Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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40R Highland Ave

SalemMA01970
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36 Endicott St
$1,700 - $2,200
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$1,700 - $2,200

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$1,700 - $2,200
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36 Endicott St

36 Endicott StSalem, MA 01970
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11 South St, Unit 11 South St
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
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11 South St, Unit 11 South St

11 South StSalem, MA 01970
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101 Derby St, Unit 1
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
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101 Derby St, Unit 1

101 Derby StSalem, MA 01970
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8 Loring Ave, Unit 1
$1,795
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$1,795

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$1,795
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 28

8 Loring Ave, Unit 1

8 Loring AveSalem, MA 01970
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property at 233 Lafayette St

$1,900 - $2,650

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

233 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 1 Hazel St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Hazel St

SalemMA01970
property at 37 Turner St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Turner St

SalemMA01970

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84 Hathorne St, Unit 1 rear
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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84 Hathorne St, Unit 1 rear

84 Hathorne StSalem, MA 01970
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155 Boston St
$2,200 - $2,300
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$2,200 - $2,300

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$2,200 - $2,300
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

155 Boston St

155 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
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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

143 Canal St

143 Canal StSalem, MA 01970

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1 Harbor
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 Harbor

1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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122 Boston
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

122 Boston

122 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
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Park Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Towers

100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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Fairfax
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax

176 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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278 Lafayette St
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Lafayette St

278 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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14 New Derby
1 Bedroom Apartments

14 New Derby

18 New Derby StSalem, MA 01970
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property at 15 Lynde St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970

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13 Lowe St, Unit 2
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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13 Lowe St, Unit 2

13 Lowe StPeabody, MA 01960
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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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property at 8 Walbridge St

$2,015

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$2,015

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$2,015

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

8 Walbridge St

BostonMA02135

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 Salem Highlands priced from $1,700. 278 Lafayette St 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
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
278 Lafayette St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,900
14 New Derby1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,975
University Square North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100
296-300 Washington St2 Bed2BR,1BA$2,250
LoreST1Studio,1BA$2,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Salem, MA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Salem area is the $1.91 price per square foot 13 Becket St Model at 13 Becket St, Unit 2 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value South Salem apartment is the 13 Becket St Model at 13 Becket St, Unit 2 starting at $2,675 with a $1.91 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.
13 Becket St, Unit 213 Becket St2BR,1BA$1.91
13 Becket St, Unit 213 Becket St2BR,1BA$1.91
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.39
36 Beaver St, Unit Beaver St36 Beaver St2BR,1BA$2.38
98 Leach St, Unit 398 Leach St2BR,1BA$2.40
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.68
Bell North ShoreA1B1BR,1BA$2.71
13 Lowe St, Unit 213 Lowe St2BR,1BA$2.59
University Square North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.69
14 New Derby1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.74

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Salem is at Salem Highlands listed at $1,700.

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 278 Lafayette St.

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 $2,250 at 296-300 Washington St.

What is the most affordable South Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bell North Shore and starts from $4,340.

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