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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $900 (29 Rentals)
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10 Howard St, Unit 2
10 Howard StSalem, MA 01970
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10 Howard StSalem, MA 01970
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12 Pope StSalem, MA 01970
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150 Federal St, Unit FOR RENT UTILITIES WIFI PARKING
150 Federal StSalem, MA 01970
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84 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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40 Winthrop St
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233 Lafayette St, Unit 24
233 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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233 Lafayette St, Unit 22
233 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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257 Washington St, Unit 11
257 Washington St
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257 Washington St
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257 Washington St, Unit 3
257 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)
40 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
116 Lafayette St
SalemMA01970
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The Residences at St. James
160 Federal StSalem, MA 01970
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34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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327 Jefferson Ave
327 Jefferson AveSalem, MA 01970
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122 Boston
122 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
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Residences at Lafayette LLC- 176 Lafayette
176 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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Park Towers
100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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278 Lafayette St
278 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
15 Lynde St
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627-631 Eastern AveLynn, MA 01902
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Salem Studio Apartments | $2,052 | $1,100 | $2,399 |
| South Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $1,400 | $2,961 |
| South Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,002 | $1,700 | $4,100 |
| South Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $2,600 | $3,300 |
| South Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,738 | $9,738 | $9,738 |
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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 Salem Highlands priced from $1,700. Lore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,349. Here are the most affordable South Salem apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Lore | ST1 | Studio,1BA | $2,349 |
| Hawthorne Commons | The Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $2,464 |
| Bell North Shore | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,511 |
| Halstead Salem Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,660 |
| University Square South | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Salem, MA
As of June 08, 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 13 Becket St, Unit 2 | 13 Becket St | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| Vavel Apartments | A1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| 14 Glover St, Unit 2 | 14 Glover St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 231 Washington Residences | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - C1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| River Properties | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Traders Row | B2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| University Square South | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| 23 Herbert St, Unit 2 | 23 Herbert St | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
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 $1,975 at Salem Highlands.
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 $2,400 at Salem Highlands.
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 $4,410.
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