Cheap Homes for Rent in South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Salem area of Salem.

property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 37 Osborne Hill Dr

$1,599

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$1,599

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$1,599

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Osborne Hill Dr

SalemMA01970
property at 15 Lynde St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970

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property at 24 Norman St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Norman St

SalemMA01970
property at 7 Champlain Rd

$2,500

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$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Champlain Rd

SalemMA01970

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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 $1,695. 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$1,695
Park Towers1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1,900
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Salem, MA

As of December 30, 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
14 Messervy St, Unit 14 Messervy #214 Messervy St3BR,1BA$2.54
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.15
37 Endicott St, Unit 337 Endicott St2BR,1BA$1.67
Hawthorne CommonsThe Harbor2BR,2BA$2.67
Bell North ShoreA1B1BR,1BA$2.71
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

Frequently Asked Questions about South Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in South Salem?

There are currently 237 Apartments for Rent in South Salem, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $4,705. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Salem ranging from $1,250 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Salem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Salem ranges from $1,250 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,846.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Salem?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Salem range from $800 to $4,705, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,900 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,350.

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