
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Salem Common Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $900 (11 Rentals)
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Salem Common, Salem, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem Common?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Salem Common Studio Apartments | $2,376 | $1,100 | $2,700 |
Salem Common 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,350 | $7,097 |
Salem Common 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,523 | $1,500 | $9,891 |
Salem Common 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $2,650 | $4,690 |
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Cheapest Available Salem Common Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Salem Common area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Princeton Crossing priced from $2,170. The Beverly Collection: The Block has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,575. Here are the most affordable Salem Common apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Princeton Crossing | One BR Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
The Beverly Collection: The Block | Block S1D | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,575 |
Amara | S | Studio,1BA | $2,585 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem Common, MA
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem Common 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 Salem Common apartment is the 132 North St Model at 132 North St, Unit #2 starting at $2,600 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the North Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem Common apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6 Lemon St, Unit 2 | 6 Lemon St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
132 North St, Unit #2 | 132 North St | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
73 School St, Unit #3 | 73 School St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
73 School St, Unit 2 | 73 School St | 3BR,1BA | $2.31 |
21 Symonds St, Unit 21-2 Symonds St #2, Salem | 21 Symonds St | 3BR,1BA | $2.41 |
123 Bridge St, Unit #2 | 123 Bridge St | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Hawthorne Commons | The Salem Common | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
36 Upham St, Unit #1 | 36 Upham St | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
12 1/2 Dearborn St, Unit #3 | 12 1/2 Dearborn St | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
197 Lafayette St, Unit #3F | 197 Lafayette St | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Common Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Salem Common?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Salem Common is at The Beverly Collection: The Block listed at $2,575.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Common Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Common Apartment is $2,170 at Princeton Crossing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Salem Common Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem Common is starting from $2,824 at Hawthorne Commons.
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