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  1. 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
  2. Building Photo - 15 Lynde St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    15 Lynde St Unit 33

    15 Lynde St, Salem, MA 01970
  3. Building Photo - 24 Norman St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700
         - 12 Month Lease

    24 Norman St Unit 24 Norman Street 304

    24 Norman St, Salem, MA 01970
  4. Building Photo - 15 Lynde St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    15 Lynde St Unit 22

    15 Lynde St, Salem, MA 01970
  5. Building Photo - 24 Norman St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    24 Norman St Unit 304

    24 Norman St, Salem, MA 01970
  6. Building Photo - 1 Harbor
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    1 Harbor

    1 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
  7. Building Photo - 24 Norman St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    24 Norman St Unit 204

    24 Norman St, Salem, MA 01970
  9. Building Photo - 100 Washington 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

    100 Washington St Unit 26

    100 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
  10. Building Photo - 37 Endicott St
    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
  11. Building Photo - 8 Herbert St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    8 Herbert St Unit 2

    8 Herbert St, Salem, MA 01970
  12. Building Photo - 313 Essex St
    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
  13. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    5 Hawthorne Blvd Unit 2

    5 Hawthorne Blvd, Salem, MA 01970
  14. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,275
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,275
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,275

    11 Church St Unit 519

    11 Church St, Salem, MA 01970
  17. Building Photo - 8 Williams St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    8 Williams St Unit E1

    8 Williams St, Salem, MA 01970
  20. Building Photo - 11 Church St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,750

    11 Church St Unit 307

    11 Church St, Salem, MA 01970
  22. Building Photo - 33 Harbor St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    33 Harbor St Unit 1R

    33 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
  23. Building Photo - 5 Ropes St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    5 Ropes St Unit 1

    5 Ropes St, Salem, MA 01970
  25. Building Photo - 5A Ropes St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,030
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,030
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,030

    5A Ropes St Unit 1

    5A Ropes St, Salem, MA 01970
  26. Building Photo - 5A Ropes St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,100

    5A Ropes St Unit 2

    5A Ropes St, Salem, MA 01970
  27. Building Photo - 20 Central St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,100

    20 Central St Unit 404

    20 Central St, Salem, MA 01970
  29. Building Photo - 32 Northey St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,600

    32 Northey St

    32 Northey St, Salem, MA 01970
  30. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000

    65 Washington St Unit 502

    65 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970

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Salem at a Glance

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Some Transit

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Downtown Salem Neighborhood in Salem, MA

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Salem, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Salem.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 30 cheap apartments available in Downtown Salem, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Walker’s Paradise

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.
77

Very 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.
39

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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