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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA

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116 Lafayette St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Salem house for rent in Salem

116 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

Studio

1 bath

$1,250

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
THE BREAKAWAY at SALEM COMMON LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

THE BREAKAWAY at SALEM COMMON LLC

94 Washington Sq E, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$1,700–$3,400

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

15 Lynde St #22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

Condominium - Salem, MA

15 Lynde St #22, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Residences at Lafayette LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Residences at Lafayette LLC

10 Dow St, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,840

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

41 Salem Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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Affordable | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

15 Lynde St #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

Condominium - Salem, MA

15 Lynde St #12, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

$2,200

Price drop

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry

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13 Essex St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Salem Neck condo for rent in Salem

Charming 1BD Condo – Historic, Ocean Views, Parking, Perfect Location.

13 Essex St #1, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

1 bed

2 baths

$2,300

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Condo for rent

Available Nov 1

Top amenities
Dishwasher
16 Mason St ##3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North Salem apartment for rent in Salem

16 Mason St ##3, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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41 Salem Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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41 Salem Street #2, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
5A Ropes St #1 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

5A Ropes St #1, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$2,695

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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5 Ropes St #1 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

5 Ropes St #1, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$2,695

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
5A Ropes St #2 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

5A Ropes St #2, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$2,695

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
5A Ropes St #2CP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

5A Ropes St #2CP, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$2,745

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
5 Ropes St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

3 beds

1 bath

$2,745

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

5 Ropes St #1CP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

5 Ropes St #1CP, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$2,795

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
26 New Derby St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

26 New Derby St #305 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 15

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
3 Ropes St #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

3 Ropes St #2B, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$2,895

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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10 Porter Street Ct #1 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

10 Porter Street Ct #1, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$2,945

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
162 Bridge St #3 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap Salem Neck apartment for rent in Salem

162 Bridge St #3, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,000

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Storage
14 Lathrop St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Salem Neck condo for rent in Salem

Spacious 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Unit in Salem Neck - Available 11/1/2024 - $3,000/mo

14 Lathrop St #2, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Nov 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
17 Salem St #17A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

17 Salem St #17A, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 15

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
120 Washington St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$3,675

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

17 Central St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

$3,800 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo In Downtown Salem Fully Furnished

17 Central St #9, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,800

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Business Center
Central Heat
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
Wheelchair Accessible
393 Essex St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Salem

RARE Large Unit in Salem McIntire Distric - dog friendly - furnished or unfurnished option

393 Essex St #1, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$4,000

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Nov 1

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Furnished
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
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