Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, MA from $400 (17 Rentals)

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143 Canal St
2 Bedroom Apartments

143 Canal St

143 Canal StSalem, MA 01970

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University Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Square

136 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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Floating Bridge Pond
2 Bedroom Apartments

Floating Bridge Pond

627-631 Eastern AveLynn, MA 01902
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Cheapest Available South Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Salem area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at THE ESSEX priced from $1,575. Breakwater North Harbor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,856. Here are the most affordable South Salem apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
THE ESSEX0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,575
Breakwater North HarborS1AStudio,1BA$1,856
CaldwellS1B-71BR,1BA$2,163
Princeton CrossingOne BR Deluxe1BR,1BA$2,170
Hawthorne CommonsThe Chestnut1BR,1BA$2,368

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Salem, MA

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Salem area is the $0.28 price per square foot 1008 Paradise Rd Model at 1008 Paradise Rd, Unit PHP in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value South Salem apartment is the 23 Gardner St Model at 23 Gardner St starting at $2,600 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1008 Paradise Rd, Unit PHP1008 Paradise Rd2BR,1.5BA$0.28
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.45
Vavel ApartmentsA32BR,2BA$2.77
46 Holten St, Unit #146 Holten St2BR,1BA$2.00
40 Moffatt Rd40 Moffatt Rd2BR,1BA$2.42
River Properties312 RIver Rock Residences2BR,1BA$2.76
116 Foster St, Unit #220116 Foster St2BR,1BA$2.78
15 Lowe St, Unit 115 Lowe St2BR,1BA$2.59
197 Lafayette St, Unit #3F197 Lafayette St2BR,1BA$2.75

Getting Around the South Salem Neighborhood in Salem, MA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Salem is at THE ESSEX listed at $1,575.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Salem Apartment is $2,118 at Breakwater North Harbor.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Salem is starting from $2,300 at THE ESSEX.

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