Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Salem
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,100Base Rent$1,100Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,100 -
Plus Fees - 12 Month LeaseSTUDIO$1,400+1 BED$1,725+2 BEDS$2,070+The Residences at St. James
160 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970 -
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Plus FeesSTUDIO$1,700+1 BED$1,975+2 BEDS$2,400+
Salem Highlands
84 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,725Base Rent$1,725Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,725160 Federal St
160 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,750Base Rent$1,750Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,750366 Essex St Unit B
366 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,800Base Rent$1,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,800
1 Harbor St Unit 3
1 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Call for RentFairfax
176 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Call for Rent122 Boston
122 Boston St, Salem, MA 01970 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,900+1 BED, 1 BATH$2,550+Base Rent$1,900 - $2,550Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,900 - $2,550- 12 Month Lease231 Lafayette St
231 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,900Base Rent$1,900Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,900260 Washington St Unit 36
260 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,900Base Rent$1,900Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,9001 Harbor St Unit 1
1 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,900Base Rent$1,900Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,900
15 Lynde St Unit 2
15 Lynde St, Salem, MA 01970 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$2,000Base Rent$2,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,0006 Monroe St Unit 102
6 Monroe St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$2,000Base Rent$2,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,000313 Essex St Unit 203
313 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$2,000Base Rent$2,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,000
233 Lafayette St Unit 22
233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970 -
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1 Month Free|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,220+1 BED$2,364+2 BEDS$3,134+Base Rent$2,220 - $4,766Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,220 - $4,766
Lore
266 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,250Base Rent$2,250Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,250- 13 Month Lease134 Boston St Unit 1F
134 Boston St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$2,278+2 BEDS$2,791+Base Rent$2,278 - $3,475Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,278 - $3,475- 12 Month Lease
Traders Row
45 Traders Way, Salem, MA 01970 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,300Base Rent$2,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,300233 Lafayette St Unit 9
233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,300Base Rent$2,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,30057-59 Dow St Unit 59-1
57-59 Dow St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$2,300Base Rent$2,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,300
233 Lafayette St Unit 16
233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$2,391+2 BEDS$3,540+3 BEDS$4,900+Base Rent$2,391 - $4,900Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,391 - $4,900- 12 Month Lease
Halstead Salem Station
72 Flint St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Call for RentUniversity Square North
136 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Call for RentUniversity Square South
124 Ocean Ave, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,400Base Rent$2,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,400- 12 Month Lease83 1/2 Summer St Unit 2
83 1/2 Summer St, Salem, MA 01970 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,400Base Rent$2,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,400275 Jefferson Ave Unit 3
275 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA 01970 -
|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$2,408+2 BEDS$2,714+Base Rent$2,408 - $8,302Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,408 - $8,302
Hawthorne Commons
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,450Base Rent$2,450Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,4506 Horton St Unit 1
6 Horton St, Salem, MA 01970
Salem at a Glance
South Salem Neighborhood in Salem, MA
When looking for cheap apartments in South 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 South 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 96 cheap apartments available in South Salem, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Salem
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Waterfront District 604 Sq Ft $2,167/mo
- Downtown Salem 675 Sq Ft $2,200/mo
- Federal Street 653 Sq Ft $2,304/mo
- Mack Park 697 Sq Ft $2,383/mo
- North Salem 704 Sq Ft $2,414/mo
- South Salem 704 Sq Ft $2,446/mo
- North Shore 753 Sq Ft $2,632/mo
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