What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA?

One-bedroom apartments in Downtown Salem average around $2,100 per month in 2025. These units declined 6.7% from the previous year and typically offer about 586 sqft of living space.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA?

Two-bedroom apartments in Downtown Salem rent for around $3,100 per month in 2025. These units saw the largest rent increase at 8.7% from 2024 and average about 1,181 sqft in size.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA?

Three-bedroom apartments in Downtown Salem average around $3,400 per month in 2025. Rents for these larger units declined 7.7% from the previous year, and they typically offer about 1,617 sqft of space.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA?

Downtown Salem's rental market averaged around $2,700 per month across all property types in 2025, remaining relatively stable from 2024. Rent varies widely by unit size, from around $1,500 for studios to around $3,400 for three-bedroom apartments.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA?

Apartments in Downtown Salem average 920 sqft across all unit types. Unit sizes range from 211 sqft for studios to 1,617 sqft for three-bedroom apartments, with one-bedrooms averaging 586 sqft and two-bedrooms at 1,181 sqft.

What type of apartment is most common in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA?

Two-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Downtown Salem, with about 9 listings available monthly. The neighborhood averages about 16 total listings per month across all unit types.

What type of apartment is least common in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA?

Three-bedroom apartments have the fewest listings in Downtown Salem, averaging about 1 per month. Studios are also limited with about 2 monthly listings, while one-bedrooms average about 5 listings per month.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA

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5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

116 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

1 bed

5 baths

$1,250

Condo for rent

Available Apr 10

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

116 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$1,550

Condo for rent

Available Apr 10

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

157 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

157 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970

157 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$1,850

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3d ago

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98 Margin St #2L, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

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15 Lynde St #12-5, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Condo for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

CONDOS - Salem, MA

15 Lynde St #5, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Condo for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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$3,400

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$3,800

Washington St. & Barton Sq. #405

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,175

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1d ago

Cheap Salem Neck apartment for rent in Salem

31 Forrester St #1, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | High ceilings

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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Cheap Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

CONDOS - Salem, MA

15 Lynde St #17, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Condo for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

Lafayette St #9, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

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32-34 Salem Street - 3

32 Salem St #3, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | Microwave

3 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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Available Jun 1

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Cheap Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem

Lafayette St #4D, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,550

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

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In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,550

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5d+ ago

Cheap Salem Neck condo for rent in Salem

1 Carlton St, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Walk-in closets

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

41 Salem St #2L, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

5 Ropes St, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$2,795

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5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

55A Ropes St, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$3,095

$2,795

Price drop

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5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

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23h ago

Cheap Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.8

Very good

29 Harbor St

29 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,000

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

15h ago

Cheap Salem Neck apartment for rent in Salem

11 Forrester St #2, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

$3,400

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

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In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

13 Palmer St, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

4 beds

1 bath

$3,400

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

15h ago

Cheap Salem Neck apartment for rent in Salem

11 Forrester St #1, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,850

$3,750

Price drop

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Available Sep 1

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Washington St. & Barton Sq. #405 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem

Washington St. & Barton Sq. #405, Salem, MA 01970

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,800

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Beacon Hill condo for rent in Boston

30 Hancock St #1F, Boston, MA 02114

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$4,100

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

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Fireplace

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

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