Cheap Homes for Rent in South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,200 (14 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 Bedroom, 5 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970

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property at 15 Lynde St

$2,100 - $2,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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15 Lynde St

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
LoreST1Studio,1BA$2,349
Hawthorne CommonsThe Chestnut1BR,1BA$2,464
Bell North ShoreA1A1BR,1BA$2,511
Halstead Salem StationA11BR,1BA$2,660

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13 Becket St, Unit 213 Becket St2BR,1BA$1.91
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.51
Vavel ApartmentsA12BR,2BA$2.80
14 Glover St, Unit 214 Glover St2BR,1BA$2.08
231 Washington Residences2 Bedroom 2 Bath - C12BR,2BA$2.83
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.69
Traders RowB2C2BR,2BA$2.92
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.68
23 Herbert St, Unit 223 Herbert St1BR,1BA$2.78

Frequently Asked Questions about South Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in South Salem?

There are currently 234 Apartments for Rent in South Salem, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $9,738. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Salem ranging from $1,250 to $4,750.

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 $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,999.

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 $2,600 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $9,738.

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