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  1. Building Photo - Hawthorne Commons
    Discounts
    Discounts
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    1 BED
    $2,408+
    2 BEDS
    $2,850+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,408 - $11,303
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,408 - $2,885

    Hawthorne Commons

    205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
    (351) 666-6013
  2. Building Photo - Lore
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $2,376+
    1 BED
    $2,508+
    2 BEDS
    $3,126+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,376 - $4,162
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,376 - $3,544

    Lore

    266 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970
    (978) 981-3999
  4. Building Photo - Traders Row
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,278+
    2 BEDS
    $2,791+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,278 - $3,475
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,278 - $3,475
         - 12 Month Lease

    Traders Row

    45 Traders Way, Salem, MA 01970
    (978) 543-1623
  5. Building Photo - Halstead Salem Station
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,391+
    2 BEDS
    $3,505+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,391 - $3,505
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,391 - $3,505
         - 12 Month Lease

    Halstead Salem Station

    72 Flint St, Salem, MA 01970
    (351) 999-8695
  7. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,370+
    2 BEDS
    $2,795+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Station 101

    101 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915
    (978) 619-8370
  8. Building Photo - Terrace Gardens
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,925+
    2 BEDS
    $2,450+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Terrace Gardens

    2 Esquire Dr, Peabody, MA 01960
  9. Building Photo - 143 North St
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,795
         - 12 Month Lease

    143 North St Unit 3

    143 North St, Salem, MA 01970
  10. Building Photo - Harbor Point Salem
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,750
    Plus Fees

    Harbor Point Salem

    20 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
  11. Building Photo - River Drive Apartments
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,850+
    1 BED
    $2,350+
    2 BEDS
    $2,500+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    River Drive Apartments

    3-17 River Dr, Danvers, MA 01923

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Salem is a historic coastal city on the North Shore of Greater Boston, famous for its maritime heritage and home to the Peabody Essex Museum and Salem Maritime National Historic Site. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Salem, you'll discover everything from converted historic buildings in the Federal Street District to contemporary apartment communities near Salem State University and the downtown waterfront. The city's walkable neighborhoods and well-preserved architecture create an authentic New England setting for renters who want coastal living with deep historical roots.

Renting in Salem means easy access to both local attractions and Greater Boston, with MBTA commuter rail service connecting you directly to North Station in about 30 minutes. Downtown offers great dining and shopping along Essex Street, while Salem Willows Park and Winter Island Marine Park provide waterfront recreation. Popular neighborhoods include the Derby Waterfront District near the seasonal Salem Ferry terminal, the Charter Street Historic District, and residential areas in South Salem. With Salem State University right in town and quick access to Route 1A and Route 128, renters enjoy local job opportunities plus reasonable commutes to Boston and other North Shore communities.

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Salem - New Liberty Innovation School

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54 Students
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Salem Prep High School

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22 Students
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