Apartments for Rent in Salem, MA

Prices and availability in Salem, MA were last updated on 24 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Salem, MA are: Hawthorne Commons, Lore, Halstead Salem Station, Bell North Shore and 107 Linden.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Salem, MA is between $1,900 and $3,724.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is between $1,200 and $6,549.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is between $1,900 and $7,159.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is between $2,256 and $7,159.

In Salem 50% of the housing is rented out compared to 50% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 18% of Salem's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 79% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Salem is 39 years old, with 43% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 6 stories, of which 54% are garden-style apartment communities, 34% are mid-sized buildings, and 24% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Salem are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 43% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 48% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.