Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA from $1,350 (19 Rentals)

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472 Essex St

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Cobbet Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbet Hill

498 Essex StLynn, MA 01902
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Jaclen Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jaclen Tower

215-221 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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131 Ocean St
1 Bedroom Apartments

131 Ocean St

131 Ocean StLynn, MA 01902
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Mosaic
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mosaic

75 Baldwin StLynn, MA 01902
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Getting Around Salem, MA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Salem?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Salem is under $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salem?

The cheapest apartment in Salem is BayView Apartments which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Salem costs $3,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Salem?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 23 regular apartments in Salem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Salem?

Cheap apartments in Salem have an average cost of $154 which is $3,096 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salem.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.