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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is $2,243. In general, rentals in central or high-demand neighborhoods cost more than those farther from downtown.

How big is a typical 1-bedroom in Salem, MA?

The average size of a 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is 703 square feet, though layouts vary by building and location.

Which neighborhoods in Salem, MA have the lowest 1-bedroom rents?

Neighborhoods outside downtown Salem, MA, such as Waterfront District , Downtown Salem , and South Salem , usually have the most affordable 1-bedroom apartments while still offering access to local amenities and transit.

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem MA

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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,408+

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Lore

266 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,338+

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Sedna Beverly

16 Congress St, Beverly, MA 01915
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$3,250+

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Amara

6 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915
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$3,005+

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Traders Row

45 Traders Way, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,278+

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Halstead Salem Station

72 Flint St, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,391+

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231 Washington Residences

231 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,350+

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Princeton Crossing

12 Heritage Dr, Salem, MA 01970
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$1,999+

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott

100 Vantage Ter, Swampscott, MA 01907
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Station 101

101 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915
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$2,475+

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Bell North Shore

One Carol Way, Salem, MA 01970

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$2,431+

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Salem Highlands

84 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970

1 Bed

$1,975+

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Salem Heights

12 Pope St, Salem, MA 01970

1 Bed

$1,450

Plus Fees
The Beverly Collection: The Block

140 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915

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$2,614+

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The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131

131 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915

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$2,437+

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The Beverly Collection: Canvas

199-211 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915

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$2,698+

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The Landing at Vinnin Square

330 Paradise Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

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$2,527+

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Burnham Apartment Homes

375 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915

1 Bed

$2,420+

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Enterprise Apartment Homes

79 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915

1 Bed

$2,465+

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2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,060 sq ft

$2,734

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Unit 8102 at Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
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$1,900

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Historic 1 Harbor St

1 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$1,900

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260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem

260 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,495

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River Properties

70-92 Boston St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,200

Plus Fees

62 Cabot

62 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915
1 Bed

$2,550

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Grove Street Landing

64 Grove St, Salem, MA 01970
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,042 sq ft

$3,173

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Unit 3510 at Lore

266 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970
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$1,725

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The Residences at St. James

160 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970
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The Westcott Swampscott

125 Essex St, Swampscott, MA 01907
1 Bed

$1,925+

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Terrace Gardens

2 Esquire Dr, Peabody, MA 01960
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 911 sq ft

$2,600

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202 North St Unit 1

202 North St Unit 1, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,000

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233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 607 sq ft

$3,250

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Unit 102 at Sedna Beverly

16 Congress St, Beverly, MA 01915
1 Bed

$2,500

Plus Fees

Condo for Rent

28 1/2 Grove St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,550

Plus Fees

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233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,300

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233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,300

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233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,300

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233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 711 sq ft

$3,005

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Unit 413 at Amara

6 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915
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$2,300

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17 Pickman St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,700

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393 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 999 sq ft

$2,100

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15 Ives St Unit 6

15 Ives St Unit 6, Beverly, MA 01915
1 Bed

$2,050

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Apartment for Rent

10 River Dr, Danvers, MA 01923
1 Bed

$2,350

Plus Fees

Apartment for Rent

13 River Dr, Danvers, MA 01923
1 Bed

$1,900

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Room for Rent

52 County St, Peabody, MA 01960
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1 Bedroom Salem, MA Apartments for Rent

Salem, MA offers over 215 one-bedroom apartments, giving you plenty of options to find a home that fits your lifestyle. Easily browse verified listings, compare prices, check availability, and explore photos and floor plans to visualize your new space. Renting a one-bedroom apartment provides privacy, independence, and the freedom to design a home that reflects your personality—whether you’re setting the thermostat to your preference, arranging furniture, or stocking your pantry just the way you like. Start your search today and discover a one-bedroom apartment in Salem that’s entirely yours.

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Salem, MA Rental Insights

: The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is $2,243. In general, rentals in central or high-demand neighborhoods cost more than those farther from downtown.
: The average size of a 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is 703 square feet, though layouts vary by building and location.
: Neighborhoods outside downtown Salem, MA, such as Waterfront District, Downtown Salem, and South Salem, usually have the most affordable 1-bedroom apartments while still offering access to local amenities and transit.

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