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Highlights
- Convenient laundry facilities
- Large bedroom
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Great city views
Location
289 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA|Downtown Salem
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Amenities for 289 Essex St, Downtown Salem
Apartment Amenities
| Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Laundry Shared | Onsite Laundry |
Services
| Garbage |
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Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
About 289 Essex St
Located in the heart of downtown Salem, this bright and spacious one-bedroom apartment offers the ideal blend of comfort and convenience. Inside, you'll find a large bedroom with plenty of room to unwind, great city views, and a kitchen complete with a dishwasher for easy cleanup. Situated just steps from local dining, shopping, and public transit, the unit also includes convenient laundry facilities right in the building.
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Salem |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 01970 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Salem
1-bedroom apartments at 289 Essex St cost about 61% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Salem.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Downtown Salem
Salem
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,033 |
| December 2024 | $2,095 |
| January 2025 | $2,162 |
| February 2025 | $2,209 |
| March 2025 | $2,200 |
| April 2025 | $2,203 |
| May 2025 | $2,232 |
| June 2025 | $2,213 |
| July 2025 | $2,190 |
| August 2025 | $2,178 |
| September 2025 | $2,150 |
| October 2025 | $2,150 |
| November 2025 | $2,152 |
| December 2025 | $2,067 |
| January 2026 | $1,970 |
| February 2026 | $2,054 |
| March 2026 | $2,210 |
| April 2026 | $2,312 |
| May 2026 | $2,280 |
| June 2026 | $2,187 |
| July 2026 | $2,162 |
| August 2026 | $2,178 |
| September 2026 | $2,203 |
| October 2026 | $2,365 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | $2,200 |
| March 2025 | $2,200 |
| June 2025 | $2,262 |
| July 2025 | $1,925 |
| August 2025 | $1,937 |
| December 2025 | $1,750 |
| January 2026 | $1,750 |
| February 2026 | $2,200 |
| March 2026 | $2,200 |
| April 2026 | $2,009 |
| May 2026 | $2,145 |
| June 2026 | $2,184 |
| July 2026 | $2,165 |
| August 2026 | $2,055 |
| September 2026 | $2,100 |
| October 2026 | $1,790 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 289 Essex St
Saltonstall School
211 lafayette st
salem, MA, 1970
K-8Public
C+
Carlton Elementary School
10 skerry st
salem, MA, 1970
K-5Public
B-
Bentley Academy Charter School
25 memorial dr
salem, MA, 1970
K-5Public
C-
Salem Early Childhood
25 memorial dr
salem, MA, 1970
PKPublic
Bates Elementary School
53 liberty hill ave
salem, MA, 1970
PK, K-5Public
C+
Getting around Salem near 289 Essex St
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 289 Essex St, Salem
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 289 Essex St
Steve's Quality Market
36 Margin St
Los Amigos Supermarket
122 Lafayette St
Marc's Market
51 Harbor St
Congress Market
95 Congress St
Your Neighborhood Market
103 School St
J Mode
17 Front St
Boutique at Six Front Street
6 Front St
Orchid Boutique
6 Front St
Modern Millie
3 Central St
Witch Tee's
173 Essex St
Vallier LLC
281 Essex St
Dunkin'
152 Washington St
Honey Dew Donuts
99 Washington St
Front Street Coffeehouse
20 Front St
Starbucks
211 Washington St
O'Neill's of Salem
120 Washington St
Koto Grill & Sushi & Lounge
90 Washington St
Dire Wolf Tavern
87 Washington St
Opus
87 Washington St
Turner's Seafood
43 Church St
Salem's Farmer Market
32 Derby Sq
Cheese Shop
45 Lafayette St
A & J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central St
Sammy's Roast Beef & Seafood
17 Canal St
Jodi Bee Bakes
282 Derby St
Park
Ropes Garden
Lappin Park
Riley Plaza
High Street Park
Bonchon
299 Essex St
Caramel French Patisserie
281 Essex St
Life Alive Organic Cafe
281 Essex St
Hong Kong King
28 Norman St
Georgia's Pizza
28 Norman St
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