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    1 Carol Way, Salem, MA 01970
    1 BED $2,306+
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    266 Canal Street, Salem, MA 01970
    STUDIO $2,220
    1 BED $2,510+
    2 BEDS $3,324+
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    205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
    1 BED $2,549+
    2 BEDS $2,974+
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    7 Rawlins Street, Salem, MA 01970
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    206-212 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
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    1 Gerrish Place, Salem, MA 01970
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    177 Fort Ave, Salem, MA 01970
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    187 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
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    15 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
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    248 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
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    4 Loring, Salem, MA 01970
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    332 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
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    321 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
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    WW 282 Derby Street LLC (Residential), Salem, MA 01970
    1 BED $2,100
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    3-5 Rawlins Street, Salem, MA 01970
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    107 Linden, Salem, MA 01970
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    2 BEDS $1,900
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    40 R Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
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    12 Pope Street, Salem, MA 01970
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    3 Gerrish Place, Salem, MA 01970
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    197 Fort Ave, Salem, MA 01970
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    12 Willson Street, Salem, MA 01970
    3 BEDS $3,600
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    190 Bridge Street, Salem, MA 01970
    1 BED $2,654+
    2 BEDS $2,992+
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    16 Congress, Beverly, MA 01915
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    2 BEDS $3,950
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    330 Paradise Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
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    6 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA 01915
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    1 BED $2,850+
    2 BEDS $3,400+
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Average rent in Salem, MA

$2,728/mo Salem, MA average rental price, May 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Salem, MA is $2,728.

    Salem, MA apartment rent ranges

    About 35% of apartment rents in Salem, MA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 25% of apartments. Around 35% of Salem’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 4% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.

    Salem, MA rent trends

    Check out the average rent prices in Salem by neighborhood.

    Compared to the national average rent of $1,761, the average rent in Salem, MA is $2,728.

    Getting around in Salem, MA

    47 /100
    Car-Dependent
    29 /100
    Some Transit
    26 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 47, Transit Score®: 29, Bike Score®: 26

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Salem, MA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Salem, MA were last updated on 2 Jul 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Salem, MA?

    The best apartments in Salem, MA are: Bell North Shore, Lore, Hawthorne Commons, 7 Rawlins Street and 206-212 Derby Street.

    What is the average rent in Salem, MA?

    The average rent in Salem, MA is $2,691.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Salem, MA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Salem, MA is between $2,220 and $2,360.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is between $2,301 and $6,943.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is between $2,596 and $10,079.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is between $2,306 and $6,211.

    What type of rental buildings are in Salem, MA?

    In Salem, 49% of the residents are renting compared to 51% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of Salem’s rentals, 79% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Salem, MA?

    The average age of rental buildings in Salem is 41 years old, with 36% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 7 stories, of which 48% are garden-style apartment communities, 36% are mid-sized buildings, and 27% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Salem, MA?

    Studio apartments in Salem are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 41% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 50% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

    Living in Salem, MA

    Located on the northern coast of Massachusetts - surrounded by the 129-acre Salem Woods and with the Atlantic Ocean to the east - is the small, seaside destination of Salem. Tourists from around the world come to Salem to uncover its hidden history and quaint charm, and many visitors soon become renters. Rentals in Salem are 25 miles northeast of Boston, 65 miles east of Worcester, and 75 miles northeast of Providence, RI. The majority of careers to be found when renting in Salem are in the tourism, health care, retail and education industries. Specifically, North Shore Medical Center and Salem University employ the most renters. Salem is also where renters can sample fresh seafood, Japanese, Italian, Thai, Indian, Mexican and other cuisines from around the world.

    Renting in Salem, MA

    Renters in Salem tend to be younger, family-oriented professionals. The town is also extremely walkable and can be traversed by most renters within 30 minutes. However, when renting in Salem, every space is put to functional use: Rentals in Salem are near 26 basketball courts, 20 playgrounds, 15 baseball diamonds, eight tennis courts, seven public beaches, two public pools, 11 parks (including a dog park), a skate park and 11 pickleball courts. There are also countless museums; history and boating tours; historical sites; and guided tours of places like the Salem Witch Trials Walk and Pioneer Village. Meanwhile, renters will find highly desirable houses for rent on Derby Street and McIntire, whereas renters with young families who need to stay busy can look for houses for rent at Salem Common.

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    Shopping in Salem, MA

    There's a plethora of world-class, walkable retail destinations when renting in Salem. In particular, two favorite malls in Salem are Essex Street Pedestrian Mall and Northshore Mall. Rentals in Salem are also near many unique boutique shops, such as The Boutique, Salem Bespoke Boutique, Bewitched in Salem, and art galleries, like Artists' Row. Renters can also spend days listing off favorite restaurants, but among the many favorites are Firenze Trattoria, Howling Wolf Taqueria, Gulu-Gulu Café, Brodie's Seaport, Sea Level Oystery Bar, Rockafellas, Finz, and Essex's NY Pizza & Deli. Otherwise, for daily errands, renters in Salem go to Target, Walmart, Macy's, Marshalls and dollar stores. Grocery store options when renting in Salem include Steve's Quality Market; Marc's Market; Layfayette Market; Congress Street Market; Crosby's Marketplace; Shaw's; Stop & Shop; and Your Neighborhood Market.

    Transportation in Salem, MA

    Salem is very walkable and has a strong public transportation system provided by Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority. To get from Salem to Boston in less than 40 minutes, renters take the Newburyport-Rockport Line into North Station. Alternatively, Bus Route 450 takes renters to Wonderland; Route 451 takes renters to North Beverly; and Route 455 takes renters to Revere Beach. Or, renters can also take Salem Ferry to Boston in an hour. Meanwhile, the Blue Bikes program, provided by Metro Boston, lets renters rent a bike to specific destinations, while the Salem Trolley provides an hour-long tour of downtown Salem. Or, ridesharing services available to renters include Salem Skipper and Getaround Carshare Service. Finally, the closest major airport to Salem is Boston Logan International Airport (13 miles southwest via Route 107).

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