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2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA
11 Rentals Available

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    1 Carol Way, Salem, MA 01970
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    • 2 BEDS
    • $3,061+
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    190 Bridge Street, Salem, MA 01970
    9 Units available
    • 2 BEDS
    • $3,211+
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  • 139 days ago

    12 Pope Street, Salem, MA 01970
    1 Unit available
    • 2 BEDS
    • $1,700
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So, start looking for 2 bedroom apartments near you, in your favorite neighborhood, ZIP code, or anywhere in the U.S. that you plan on moving to, and let us guide you to your next home!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 2 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Salem, MA on RentCafe?

There are 10 2 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Salem, MA were last updated on 22 May 2022.

What is the average size of a 2 bedroom apartment in Salem, MA?

The average Salem, MA 2 bedroom apartment size is 1,279 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 2 bedroom apartment in Salem, MA?

2 bedroom apartments offer more space compared to 1 bedroom or studio apartments. They are more suitable for 2 persons.

What are the downsides of renting a 2 bedroom apartment in Salem, MA?

A 2 bedroom apartment is usually slightly more expensive than a 1 bedroom apartment. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in Salem, MA.

Salem, MA Demographics

  • Total Population43,252
  • Female 19,614
    Male 23,638
  • Median Age37.1

According to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the total population in Salem, MA is 43,252. The makeup of the population by gender is 19,614 men and 23,638 women. The median age of Salem’s residents is 37.1.

Average Rent in Salem, MA

  • Salem, MA Average Rental Price, April 2022 $2,313 /mo

The monthly rate for Salem, MA apartments is on average $2,313.

Salem, MA Apartment Rent Ranges

Salem, MA Rent Trends

Average Rent Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Nov / 2020 Mar / 2021 Jul / 2021 Nov / 2021 Apr / 2022
Salem, MA $1,988 $2,077 $2,096 $2,098 $2,068 $2,091 $2,097 $2,243 $2,390 $2,313
National $1,367 $1,399 $1,407 $1,409 $1,399 $1,403 $1,412 $1,495 $1,591 $1,628

The average price of rental apartments nationwide is $1,628, while the monthly rent in Salem, MA is $2,313, on average.

Check out the average rent prices in Salem by neighborhood.

Salem, MA Households

  • Total Number of Households18,437
  • Family 9,945
    Non-family 8,492
  • Children 4,049
    No Children 14,388
  • Average People Per Household2.25
  • Median Household Income$68,808
  • Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,472

There is a total of 18,437 households in Salem, MA, of which 4,049 have children and 14,388 are without children. Per Census data, Salem has 9,945 family households and 8,492 non-family households. The size of a household in Salem, MA is 2.25 people, on average. The median household annual income in Salem is $68,808, and the monthly housing costs are $1,472.

Salem, MA Education Statistics

In Salem, MA, 4% of the population have no high school education, according to estimates published by the U.S. Census Bureau. 31% of the city’s population went to high school, 20% of residents completed some college, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, as many as 24% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 15% hold a Graduate Degree.

Renting a 2 bedroom apartment in Salem, MA

A new little family member made its appearance in your life and your apartment suddenly became too small? Having some toys laying around in the living room at noon is one thing. But stepping on Thomas the Tank Engine in your own bedroom, in the middle of the night, when the only thing you want to do is drink some water and go back to sleep, is a truly awakening, eye opening experience. Not something that you’d expect at 2:30 a.m. Frankly, it looks like you’re one bedroom short. But there’s no need to be worried as there are as many as 11 apartments available for rent in Salem, MA at your fingertips, among which you will surely find plenty of 2 bedroom apartment rentals as well. Whether you want just a few appliances and you’d prefer to bring your own stuff or you’re searching for a fully furnished living space, there are options for either one and solutions for every budget. After all, there can be huge differences between different parts of Salem, MA. Rents go all the way up to $5,890 in Andover Town but you can also find a place to call home for as cheap as Model.CheapestArea.MinimumPrice in Lawrence.

Cheap housing for young families

If you are a small, dynamic family renting a 2 bedroom is a smart choice as it offers the golden ratio of living space, location and price. All these are now important criteria that you have to have. Space? If you want to keep yourself and Thomas the Tank Engine in different rooms, then this one doesn’t need any explanation. Location? You don’t want to totally give-up on those Friday nights out or your Thursday after-hours, but babysitters cannot always stay late in the night, so it helps if you’re in an area close to restaurants and theatres. Price? You could put the extra couple of bucks you’re saving on rent monthly into your child’s college savings plan. Whatever your golden ratio may be, we are convinced that you’ll find something interesting amongst the 3 listings in Salem, MA. If price is important, finding plenty of cheap 2 bedroom apartments shouldn’t be a problem as the lowest rents start at $1,700 per month.

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