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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is $2,281. 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 701 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 South Salem , North Salem , and Federal Street , usually have the most affordable 1-bedroom apartments while still offering access to local amenities and transit.

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Lore

266 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,446+

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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,449+

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Amara

6 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915
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$3,342+

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Sedna Beverly

16 Congress St, Beverly, MA 01915
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$3,050+

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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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$2,560+

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Princeton Crossing

12 Heritage Dr, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,150+

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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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$2,000

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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

$1,550

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The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131

131 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915

1 Bed

$2,844+

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The Beverly Collection: The Block

140 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915

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$2,881+

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Enterprise Apartment Homes

79 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915

1 Bed

$2,525+

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The Landing at Vinnin Square

330 Paradise Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

1 Bed

$2,251+

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Burnham Apartment Homes

375 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915

1 Bed

$2,385+

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The Beverly Collection: Canvas

199-211 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915

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$2,531+

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40 Winthrop St Unit Room in a house

40 Winthrop St Unit Room in a house, Salem, MA 01970

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$1,850
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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1,556 sq ft
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,042 sq ft

$3,243

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Unit 3510 at Lore

266 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970
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$1,800

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Historic 1 Harbor St

1 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,495

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River Properties

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

$2,550

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Grove Street Landing

64 Grove St, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,334

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The Westcott Swampscott

125 Essex St, Swampscott, MA 01907
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$1,925+

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Terrace Gardens

2 Esquire Dr, Peabody, MA 01960
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,060 sq ft

$2,889

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Unit 8008 at Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
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$2,700

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Apartment for Rent

143 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,100

Plus Fees

Apartment for Rent

257 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,300

Plus Fees

Apartment for Rent

233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$1,599

Plus Fees

House for Rent

37 Osborne Hill Dr, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,550

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Apartment for Rent

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

$3,382

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Unit 413 at Amara

6 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915
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$1,600

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Room for Rent

150 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,175

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Condo for Rent

257 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,150

Plus Fees

Condo for Rent

257 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,100

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Condo for Rent

257 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,300

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Condo for Rent

257 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 669 sq ft

$3,375

Plus Fees

Unit 104 at Sedna Beverly

16 Congress St, Beverly, MA 01915
1 Bed

$2,175

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Apartment for Rent

257 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,175

Plus Fees

Apartment for Rent

8 Hancock St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$1,400

Plus Fees

Apartment for Rent

10 Howard St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$1,400

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Apartment for Rent

10 Howard St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$1,400

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Apartment for Rent

10 Howard St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed

$2,550

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Condo for Rent

76 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 999 sq ft

$2,200

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15 Ives St Unit 6

15 Ives St Unit 6, Beverly, MA 01915
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1 Bedroom Salem, MA Apartments for Rent

Salem, MA offers over 190 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 $2,281. 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 701 square feet, though layouts vary by building and location.
: Neighborhoods outside downtown Salem, MA, such as South Salem, North Salem, and Federal Street, usually have the most affordable 1-bedroom apartments while still offering access to local amenities and transit.

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