As of June 29, 2026, Salem, Massachusetts has 14 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 229 section 8 apartments, 10 public housing buildings and 1470 approved low-income housing units. There are 4 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
The Project Has 10 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
117 Lafayette St Has 63 Units Available
Boston Street Crossing Has 26 Units Available
Fairweather Apartments Has 321 Units Available
Harbor Lafayette Has 27 Units Available
Lafayette Housing Has 61 Units Available
Loring Towers Has 250 Units Available
Pequot Highlands Has 250 Units Available
Salem Heights Preservation Assoc Has 283 Units Available
The Bridgewell will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Essex County for 2026.
The best apartments in Salem, MA are Salem Heights Preservation Assoc , Harbor Lafayette , Boston Street Crossing , Pequot Highlands and Fairweather Apartments
The average property rent in Salem, MA is $2,989.
The price range for a studio apartment in Salem, MA is between $1,770 and $2,654. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is between $1,902 and $2,852. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is between $2,262 and $3,392. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is between $2,734 and $4,102. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is between $3,012 and $4,518. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 28 June, 2026 for the properties in Salem, MA
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