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Apartments under $2,500 for Rent in Salem, MA

175 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - Lore
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,299+
    1 BED
    $2,399+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,299 - $3,915
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,299 - $2,499

    Lore

    266 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970
    (978) 981-3999
  2. Building Photo - Hawthorne Commons
    Discounts
    Discounts
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    1 BED
    $2,434
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,434 - $14,296
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,434 - $2,544

    Hawthorne Commons

    205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
    (351) 666-6013
  3. Building Photo - Traders Row
    Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $2,278
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,278 - $2,415
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,278 - $2,415
         - 12 Month Lease

    Traders Row

    45 Traders Way, Salem, MA 01970
    (978) 543-1623
  10. 1 BED
    $2,405
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,405 - $4,070
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,405 - $2,582

    The Landing at Vinnin Square

    330 Paradise Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907
    (781) 808-2261
  14. Building Photo - 1 Harbor
    1 BED
    $1,800
    Plus Fees

    1 Harbor

    1 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
  16. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $2,334
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,334
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,334

    The Westcott Swampscott

    125 Essex St, Swampscott, MA 01907
  17. 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
  33. Building Photo - 15 Ives St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200
         - 12 Month Lease

    15 Ives St Unit 6

    15 Ives St, Beverly, MA 01915
  34. Building Photo - 148 Washington St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,150
         - 12 Month Lease

    148 Washington St

    148 Washington St, Peabody, MA 01960
  36. Building Photo - 36 Endicott St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700 - $2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700 - $2,200
         - 12 Month Lease

    36 Endicott St Unit 2L

    36 Endicott St, Salem, MA 01970
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  37. Building Photo - 84 Hathorne St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200
         - 12 Month Lease

    84 Hathorne St Unit 1 rear

    84 Hathorne St, Salem, MA 01970
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  38. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,175
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,175
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,175
         - 12 Month Lease

    30 Gardner St Unit 2

    30 Gardner St, Salem, MA 01970
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  39. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400
         - 12 Month Lease

    123 Highland Ave Unit 3

    123 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
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  40. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100
         - 12 Month Lease

    7 Pierce Ave Unit 4

    7 Pierce Ave, Beverly, MA 01915
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  41. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400
         - 12 Month Lease

    19 Fayette St Unit 1

    19 Fayette St, Beverly, MA 01915
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  42. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,450
         - 12 Month Lease

    73 Essex St

    73 Essex St, Beverly, MA 01915
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Salem at a Glance

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$2,274
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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.

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Salem High School

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Public
Grades 9-12
960 Students
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Salem High

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Public
Grades 9-12
960 Students
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Salem - New Liberty Innovation School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
54 Students
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Salem Prep High School

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Grades 9-12
22 Students
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Collins Middle

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Grades 6-8
753 Students
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Collins Middle School

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Grades 6-8
753 Students
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Witchcraft Heights Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
465 Students
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Carlton Elementary School

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Grades K-5
249 Students

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