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Highlights

  • Hardwood floor
  • Updated kitchen
  • Laundry in building
  • Heat, hot water included

Location

31 Smith St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
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Management

WJ Management LLC

Leasing office

(781) 476-7335

Property Overview

31 Smith Plaza features an impressive overall Zumper rating of 8.6, showcasing its strong value and excellent amenities, including hardwood floors and an updated kitchen. With a price rating of 10 and location rating of 9, this property excels in offering competitive pricing and convenience to local attractions and transportation. Additionally, it ranks in the 100th percentile for value and value per square foot compared to other properties, highlighting its outstanding value for renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 31 Smith Plaza is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 31 Smith Plaza has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • More space

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath600 sqft$1,850 /mo1 unit availableCozy 1 bed 1 bath apartment, 600sf. Updated kitchen, nice hardwood floor. Laundry in building. Heat, hot water, Landscaping, snow and trash removal all included. Carefree living. We accept Section 8 and vouchers. No pets and no smoking. Move in requirements: 600+ Credit score or no credit with good rental reference $5500+ monthly income Have first, last, security deposit and key fee ready and available( $5900)

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Amenities for 31 Smith Plaza

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot Water

Appliances

DishwasherFridge
In-Unit LaundryRange
RefrigeratorStove
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 31 Smith Plaza

HomeApartments in Marblehead 31 Smith Plaza

Cozy 1 bed 1 bath apartment, 600sf. Updated kitchen, nice hardwood floor. Laundry in building. Heat, hot water, Landscaping, snow and trash removal all included. Carefree living. We accept Section 8 and vouchers. No pets and no smoking. Move in requirements: 600+ Credit score or no credit with good rental reference $5500+ monthly income Have first, last, security deposit and key fee ready and available( $5900)


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 31 Smith Plaza is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 31 Smith Plaza has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 31 Smith Plaza
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
31 Smith Plaza offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
31 Smith Plaza goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including hot water. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 31 Smith Plaza receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
31 Smith Plaza is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 31 Smith Plaza does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 31 Smith Plaza compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 50 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Marblehead

1-bedroom apartments at 31 Smith Plaza cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Marblehead.

Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Marblehead
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Marblehead
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,700
August 2024$1,895
September 2024$1,895
November 2024$1,795
December 2024$2,009
January 2025$2,262
February 2025$2,200
March 2025$2,200
June 2025$6,130
August 2025$1,800
September 2025$3,105
October 2025$3,105
February 2026$2,237
March 2026$1,923

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$74,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $74,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,850.
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Schools near 31 Smith Plaza

Lucretia and Joseph Brown School

40 baldwin rd

marblehead, MA, 1945

PK, K-3Public
A-

Village School

93 village st

marblehead, MA, 1945

4-6Public
B+

Bentley Academy Charter School

25 memorial dr

salem, MA, 1970

K-5Public
C-

McKeown School

70 balch st

beverly, MA, 1915

PKPublic

Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program

210 andover st

peabody, MA, 1960

K-12Public
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Getting around Marblehead near 31 Smith St

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 31 Smith St, Marblehead

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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