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Salem, MA

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Rich in history, Salem offers a classic New England lifestyle just up the road from Boston.

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Salem is best known around the world for the infamous 17th century witch trials, but the local history and culture are much more expansive than that (although spooky subject matter is a huge draw for tourism here, especially around Halloween). Historic buildings have been well-preserved all over town, giving the community a very distinctive environment; many of these buildings can be seen around Salem’s highly walkable downtown area.

The town keeps a packed roster of community events, from summer concerts on Salem Common to Restaurant Week in the spring to festivals celebrating poetry, art, music, film, and more. Boston is easily reachable from your Salem apartment by road or rail, with an MBTA station on the north side of town.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Salem, MA is $1,081 for a studio, $2,084 for one bedroom, $2,542 for two bedrooms, and $3,192 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Salem has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,084/month
705 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,858/month
1,450 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

34

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

62

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Bates Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

374 Students

5
out of 10

Witchcraft Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

455 Students

4
out of 10

Carlton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

246 Students

4
out of 10

Saltonstall School

Public

Grades K-8

397 Students

3
out of 10

Horace Mann Laboratory

Public

Grades PK-5

297 Students

1
out of 10

Collins Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

612 Students

3
out of 10

Saltonstall School

Public

Grades K-8

397 Students

3
out of 10

Nathaniel Bowditch

Public

Grades K-8

378 Students

Rating Unavailable

Salem High

Public

Grades 9-12

888 Students

3
out of 10

Salem - New Liberty Innovation School

Public

Grades 9-12

56 Students

1
out of 10

Salem Prep High School

Public

Grades 9-12

14 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mass Audubon's Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Salem Maritime National Historic Site
  • Lynn Heritage State Park
  • Mass Audubon's Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Mass Audubon's Endicott Wildlife Sanctuary

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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