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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $900 (57 Rentals)
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$1,400 - $2,070
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Residences at St. James
160 Federal StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,450 - $1,600
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySalem Heights
12 Pope StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,700 - $2,500
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSalem Highlands
84 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
366 Essex St
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$1,900Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
233 Lafayette St, Unit 4
233 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,900
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHistoric 1 Harbor St
1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,900
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem
260 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
231 Lafayette St
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$1,999 - $2,550
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPrinceton Crossing
12 Heritage DrSalem, MA 01970
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$2,0001 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
233 Lafayette St, Unit 26
233 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,000Studio Apartments Available Aug 1
233 Lafayette St, Unit 22
233 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
83 1/2 Summer St, Unit 2, Unit 2
83 1/2 Summer StSalem, MA 01970
134 Boston St, Unit 1F, Unit 1F
134 Boston St
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$2,278 - $3,475
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$2,278 - $3,475
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Traders Row
45 Traders WaySalem, MA 01970
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$2,3001 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
233 Lafayette St, Unit 16
233 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,3001 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1
233 Lafayette St, Unit 9
233 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,3001 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
233 Lafayette St, Unit 6
233 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
233 Lafayette St
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$2,312 - $3,855
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$2,312 - $3,855
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Lore
266 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,350 - $3,750
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1231 Washington Residences
231 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,391 - $4,900
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$2,391 - $4,900
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Halstead Salem Station
72 Flint StSalem, MA 01970
275 Jefferson Ave
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$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
83 1/2 Summer St, Unit 2, Unit 2
83 1/2 Summer StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,423 - $8,433
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$2,408 - $8,418
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Hawthorne Commons
205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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$2,431 - $7,097
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$2,431 - $7,097
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$2,431 - $7,097
Bell North Shore
One Carol WaySalem, MA 01970
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$2,495 - $2,965
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Properties
70-92 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,500
7 Vale St, Unit Apt #1, Unit Apt #1
7 Vale StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,500
31 Roslyn St, Unit 1, Unit 1
31 Roslyn StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,500 - $3,200
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$2,500 - $3,200
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$2,500 - $3,200
14 Porter St
14 Porter StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,500
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$2,500
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14 Glover St, Unit 2, Unit 2
14 Glover StSalem, MA 01970
31 Roslyn St
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$2,5501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
233 Lafayette St, Unit 19
233 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,550 - $3,530
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 5Grove Street Landing
64 Grove StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,550 - $3,200
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3 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 3Total Monthly Price
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$2,550 - $3,200
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$2,550 - $3,200
52 Lawrence St
52 Lawrence StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,5952 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
10.5 Bentley St, Unit #3
10.5 Bentley StSalem, MA 01970
125 Washington St
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$2,600
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$2,600
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23 Gardner St
23 Gardner StSalem, MA 01970
141 Washington St, Unit 1, Unit 1
141 Washington St
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$2,6002 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1
13 Becket St, Unit 2
13 Becket StSalem, MA 01970
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11 Willow Ave
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)
40 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
The Lighthouses
34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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1 Bedroom Apartments
327 Jefferson Ave
327 Jefferson AveSalem, MA 01970
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
143 Canal St
143 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
15 Lynde St
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Residences at Lafayette LLC- 176 Lafayette
176 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
122 Boston
122 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
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Park Towers
100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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River Rock Residences
92 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
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South Salem, Salem, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| South Salem Studio Apartments | $2,033 | $1,100 | $2,444 |
| South Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $1,450 | $2,920 |
| South Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,952 | $1,600 | $4,178 |
| South Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,362 | $2,382 | $4,900 |
| South Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,230 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
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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 Residences at St. James priced from $1,400. Salem Highlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable South Salem apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Residences at St. James | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Historic 1 Harbor St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Princeton Crossing | Dog Friendly One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| Lore | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,338 |
| Halstead Salem Station | A3 - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $2,391 |
| Hawthorne Commons | The Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $2,423 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Salem, MA
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Salem area is the $2.12 price per square foot 127 Canal St Model at 127 Canal St, Unit 3 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value South Salem apartment is the A7 Model at Vavel Apartments starting at $3,950 with a $2.70 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 127 Canal St, Unit 3 | 127 Canal St | 4BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| Vavel Apartments | A7 | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
| 23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 13 Becket St, Unit 2 | 13 Becket St | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 15 Hazel St, Unit 1 | 15 Hazel St | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Traders Row | B2D | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Bell North Shore | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| 83 1/2 Summer St, Unit 2 | 83 1/2 Summer St | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 83 1/2 Summer St, Unit 2 | 83 1/2 Summer St | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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.
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