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Apartments Near Salem State University

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$1,850 - 1,900
Residences At Lafayette Llc- 176 Lafayette
176 Lafayette St Salem, MA
1 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,850
157 Lafayette St
Salem, MA
Studio | Jul. 14, 2026
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,000
327 Lafayette St Unit 2
Salem, MA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
0.1 miles from center of campus
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$5,500
88 Linden St Unit 1
Salem, MA
5 BR | Available Now
0.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,000
30 Summit Ave
Salem, MA
3 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,200 - 2,700
University Square South
124 Ocean Ave Salem, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,175
University Square North
136 Canal St Salem, MA
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
8/1 - No Fee! Renovated Studio Near Downtown Salem, Salem St!
233 Lafayette St Salem, MA
Studio | Aug. 1, 2026
0.5 miles from center of campus
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The Point
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$2,550
233 Lafayette St Unit 5
Salem, MA
1 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,000 - 2,650
233 Laf
233 Lafayette St Salem, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,650
233 Lafayette St Unit 1
Salem, MA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
233 Lafayette St Unit 22
Salem, MA
Studio | Jul. 1, 2026
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$750
52 Lawrence St Unit 3rd
Salem, MA
1 BR | Aug. 3, 2026
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,800 - 2,250
300 Washington St
Salem, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,795
55a Rope Srteet
Salem, MA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,795
7/1 No Fee! Spacious 3br Apartment Near Downtown Salem!
5 Ropes St Salem, MA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
0.8 miles from center of campus
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The Point
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$5,300
9/1 Spacious, Sunny 4br/2ba Near Washington Sq, C/d Trains!
5 Ropes St Salem, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
0.8 miles from center of campus
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The Point
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$2,400
260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living In The Heart Of Salem
260 Washington St Salem, MA
2 BR | Jul. 20, 2026
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
257 Washington Street
Salem, MA
1 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Pickman Park
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$996
Fairweather Apartments
40 R Highland Avenue Salem, MA
Studio | Ask for Availability
1.0 miles from center of campus
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Gallows Hill
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$2,170 - 2,550
Princeton Crossing
3.9
12 Heritage Drive Salem, MA
1 - 2 BR | Jul. 20, 2026
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,975
Pickering Wharf Complex, Llc
57 Wharf St Salem, MA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
1.0 miles from center of campus
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Derby Wharf
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$2,300
155 Washington St
Salem, MA
1 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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Pickman Park
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$1,664
Beautiful Spacious 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Luxury Unit
150 Washington St #3 Salem, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,664
Beautiful Spacious 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Luxury Unit Featuring Open Kitche
150 Washington St #3 Salem, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,850
Park Towers Ii, Llc
100 Washington St Salem, MA
1 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,750
Perfect Balance Of Historic Charm
127 Derby St Apt 1 Salem, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,725
160 Federal St
Salem, MA
1 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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McIntire
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$1,750
8 Williams St
Salem, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
1.3 miles from center of campus
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Salem Common
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$1,800
31 Smith Plaza
31 Smith St Marblehead, MA
1 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Salem, MA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 1,229 apartments available in Salem.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Salem, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Salem is around $1,850 per month.

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

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Salem is around $2,090 per month.

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

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Salem is around $2,700 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Salem, MA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Salem, the average rent price is $2,700 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Salem, MA?

Based on average rent prices in Salem, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $74,000 to live comfortably.

Salem State University

Salem is a great city to live in with lots of great apartments near Salem State University to choose from. But when you're searching for a new rental it can difficult to sift through all of the listings on the web or walk the streets to find places in the area that you're looking for.

That's exactly why Rentable exists. We gather listings from all over the web and we add new properties every day. And we do all this just so we can make sure that you've got the freshest list of Salem State University apartments to choose from!

Salem:
June Rent Report

Welcome to the June 2026 Salem Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the June 2026 key findings and figures for the Salem rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Salem and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Salem average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Salem Rent Prices Decrease From May to June

Salem rent prices decreased over the last month. From May to June, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Salem one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from May to June, Salem experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Salem two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

June Prices: Salem vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Salem and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Salem over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Salem suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Salem suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Salem suburbs.

June 2026 Pricing Trends: Salem vs. National Comparisons

Salem Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Salem over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Salem average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Salem one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Salem and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Salem and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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