Salem Apartments for Rent

About Salem

Renting an apartment in Salem Massachusetts means you will have an 35 minute drive south to reach the center of Boston. Residents can catch an MBTA train from North Street to Boston's North Station in less than 30 minutes. There are also many public bus stops throughout the city.

Salem State College comprises 115 acres and enrolls more than 7,000 students. You can hop on the Marblehead Rail Trail near the main campus and go for a long walk or run. The North Shore Medical Centers is one of the city's largest employers and operates several facilities throughout Salem.

Downtown Salem has many unique one-of-a-kind shops and dining spots where you might find something interesting or different. Renters of Salem apartments may find shopping along Highland Avenue useful with shops such as Wal-Mart, Target and the Home Depot.

Salem Willows offers a great place to go if you are moving here with children. The fun center has an arcade with many vintage pinball machines, bumper cars and other kid rides, mini golf and batting cages. Winter Island offers a public swimming beach, boat launch, and a historic lighthouse along with hosting frequent events.

There are plenty of other entertainment options that can fill your days living in an apartment in Salem such as the New England Pirate Museum, taking a cruise around the harbor, or visiting one of the many Salem witch museums and haunted tours of the city.

A post office in Salem is located at 1 East India Square Mall Ste 118. The phone number is 978-744-8600.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Salem, MA and nearby cities: