Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $900 (17 Rentals)

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143 Canal St
2 Bedroom Apartments

143 Canal St

143 Canal StSalem, MA 01970

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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 THE ESSEX priced from $1,595. 1 Harbor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable South Salem apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
THE ESSEX0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
1 Harbor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Breakwater North HarborS1AStudio,1BA$1,825
Residences at Lafayette LLC- 176 Lafayette1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
CaldwellS2Studio,1BA$1,955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Salem, MA

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Salem area is the $0.16 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at THE ESSEX in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value South Salem apartment is the 117 Loring Ave Model at 117 Loring Ave, Unit 1st floor starting at $3,100 with a $2.07 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.
THE ESSEX0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.16
117 Loring Ave, Unit 1st floor117 Loring Ave3BR,1BA$2.07
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
15 Geneva St, Unit 315 Geneva St2BR,1BA$1.81
20 Geneva St, Unit 320 Geneva St2BR,1BA$1.81
46 Holten St, Unit #146 Holten St2BR,1BA$2.00
6 Wheeler St, Unit 16 Wheeler St1BR,1BA$2.03
23 Park St, Unit 223 Park St2BR,1BA$2.20
32 Harbor St, Unit 232 Harbor St2BR,1BA$2.40
39 Harbor St, Unit 839 Harbor St2BR,1BA$2.40

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 THE ESSEX listed at $1,595.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Salem Apartment is $1,800 at 1 Harbor.

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