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Apartments under $2,000 for Rent in Salem, MA

94 Rentals
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  6. 1 BED
    $1,900
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Terrace Gardens

    2 Esquire Dr, Peabody, MA 01960
  8. Building Photo - 23 Park St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950
         - 12 Month Lease

    23 Park St

    23 Park St, Salem, MA 01970
  10. Building Photo - 36 Stone St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850
         - 6 Month Lease

    36 Stone St Unit 3

    36 Stone St, Beverly, MA 01915
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  11. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750 - $1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $1,850
         - 12 Month Lease

    36 Endicott St Unit 1R

    36 Endicott St, Salem, MA 01970
  12. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900
         - 12 Month Lease

    231 Lafayette St Unit 4

    231 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
  13. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    37 Endicott St Unit 3

    37 Endicott St, Salem, MA 01970
  14. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800
         - 12 Month Lease

    71 Hale St

    71 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915
  15. Building Photo - 23 Park St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    23 Park St

    23 Park St, Salem, MA 01970
  16. Building Photo - 160 Federal St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,725
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,725
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,725

    160 Federal St

    160 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970
  17. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    15 Lynde St Unit 22

    15 Lynde St, Salem, MA 01970
  18. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    8 Herbert St Unit 2

    8 Herbert St, Salem, MA 01970
  19. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    313 Essex St Unit 203

    313 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
  20. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    36 Endicott St Unit 2R

    36 Endicott St, Salem, MA 01970
  21. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,825
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,825
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,825

    366 Essex St Unit B

    366 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
  22. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,750

    36 Endicott St Unit 1R

    36 Endicott St, Salem, MA 01970
  23. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    233 Lafayette St Unit 4

    233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
  24. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    6 Monroe St Unit 102

    6 Monroe St, Salem, MA 01970
  25. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    49 Fulton St Unit 1R

    49 Fulton St, Peabody, MA 01960
  26. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    60 Margin St Unit 1L

    60 Margin St, Peabody, MA 01960
  27. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    126 Lowell St Unit UR

    126 Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960
  28. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    17-19 Bowditch St Unit 1

    17-19 Bowditch St, Peabody, MA 01960
  29. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    75 Cabot St Unit 13

    75 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915
  30. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,975

    50 Broadway Unit 19

    50 Broadway, Beverly, MA 01915
  31. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,825
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,825
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,825

    50 Broadway Unit 34

    50 Broadway, Beverly, MA 01915
  32. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,775
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,775
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,775

    50 Broadway Unit 44

    50 Broadway, Beverly, MA 01915
  33. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,895
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,895

    50 Broadway Unit 1

    50 Broadway, Beverly, MA 01915
  34. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    81 Cabot St Unit 1M

    81 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915
  35. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    2 Victory Rd Unit 27

    2 Victory Rd, Lynn, MA 01902
  36. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    3 Main St Unit 201

    3 Main St, Peabody, MA 01960
  37. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,750

    3 Main St Unit 203

    3 Main St, Peabody, MA 01960
  38. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    3 Main St Unit 301

    3 Main St, Peabody, MA 01960
  39. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    50 Broadway Unit 46

    50 Broadway, Beverly, MA 01915
  40. Building Photo - 23 Park St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    23 Park St

    23 Park St, Salem, MA 01970
  41. Building Photo - 116 Lafayette St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    116 Lafayette St

    116 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
  42. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    116 Lafayette St

    116 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
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Salem at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,207
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Schools in Salem
34

Some Transit

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Transportation in Salem
62

Somewhat Bikeable

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Salem, MA Apartments for Rent

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.

Renting in Salem

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Getting Around Salem

Transportation

84

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
62

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

Private University
Public University
Private University
Public University
Public University
GreatSchools Rating
Salem High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
888 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Salem - New Liberty Innovation School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
56 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Salem Prep High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
14 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Collins Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
612 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Witchcraft Heights Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
455 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Carlton Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
246 Students

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