Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $1,300 (5 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Downtown Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Salem area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Burnham Apartment Homes priced from $2,435. The Beverly Collection: Link 480 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,590. Here are the most affordable Downtown Salem apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burnham Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,435
The Beverly Collection: Link 480Link A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,590
The Beverly Collection: CanvasLink A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Salem, MA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Salem area is the $0.24 price per square foot 6 Lemon St Model at 6 Lemon St, Unit 2 in the in the North Salem neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Salem apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott starting at $2,965 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Lemon St, Unit 26 Lemon St2BR,1BA$0.24
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.28
Halstead Salem StationB22BR,2BA$2.97
Sofi At Salem StationDerby2BR,2BA$2.80
123 Bridge St, Unit #2123 Bridge St2BR,1BA$2.55
9 Hodges Ct, Unit 29 Hodges Ct2BR,1BA$3.27
The Beverly Collection: Link 480Link A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.70
131 Essex St, Unit #31131 Essex St1BR,1BA$3.21
217 Essex St, Unit #503217 Essex St1BR,1BA$3.80
Burnham Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.69

Getting Around the Downtown Salem Neighborhood in Salem, MA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Salem Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Salem Apartment is $2,435 at Burnham Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Salem is starting from $2,785 at Burnham Apartment Homes.

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