Cheap Homes for Rent in South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,800 (5 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 1 Bed unit found at 1 Harbor priced from $1,800. Bell North Shore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,296. Here are the most affordable South Salem apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1 Harbor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Bell North ShoreA1A1BR,1BA$2,296
256 Washington2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Salem, MA

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Salem area is the $1.86 price per square foot 23 Gardner St Model at 23 Gardner St in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value South Salem apartment is the 4 Chase St Model at 4 Chase St, Unit 2 starting at $3,100 with a $2.58 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.
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
4 Chase St, Unit 24 Chase St4BR,1BA$2.58
40 Moffatt Rd40 Moffatt Rd2BR,1BA$2.42
10 Prescott St, Unit 310 Prescott St3BR,1BA$2.60
62 Butler St, Unit 262 Butler St4BR,1.5BA$2.80
62 Butler St, Unit 262 Butler St4BR,1.5BA$2.80
116 Foster St, Unit #220116 Foster St2BR,1BA$2.78
Bell North ShoreA1A1BR,1BA$2.56
155 Washington St, Unit 1155 Washington St1BR,1BA$2.70
197 Lafayette St, Unit #3F197 Lafayette St2BR,1BA$2.75

Frequently Asked Questions about South Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in South Salem?

There are currently 241 Apartments for Rent in South Salem, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $10,079. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Salem ranging from $1,800 to $5,200.

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 $1,800 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,060.

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 $4,875, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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