Available Now. One-year lease. $2400/month with one off-street parking space.
Step into a beautiful, sun-drenched home with historic charm. Situated on the second floor of a classic ca. 1850 two-family house, this freshly painted 1,000 sq. ft. one-bedroom apartment features refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, and plenty of natural light, and it's located just a short walk away from shops, restaurants, Salem Common, the waterfront, and many historic attractions.
Highlights and Features: Flexible layout: Includes a dedicated dining room that easily doubles as a spacious home office.
Updated eat-in kitchen equipped with new countertops, open shelving, and a center island with seating and built-in storage. Plus, a kitchen closet and a pantry.
Covered porch: Perfect for a table for two for outdoor dining or a couple of chairs to lounge.
Note: A well-behaved small dog may be allowed, depending on the dog.
Unbeatable Location: A short walk to Salem's parks, shops, transit, and culture: Salem Common: 0.1 mile. Peabody Essex Museum: 0.2 miles. MBTA Commuter Rail: 0.3 miles (8-minute walk to the commuter rail station and only a 30-minute express train ride into Boston's North Station). Salem Ferry: 0.8 miles.
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Property Summary
Property Type:
Apartment
Rental Fee:
$2,300
Bedrooms:
1 bed
Bathrooms:
1 bath
Size:
1,000 sqft
Pets:
Small dogs only
Laundry:
On site
Parking:
Yes
Available:
November 15, 2026
ID:
84682840
Amenities
•Water Included
•Laundry Facilities
•Parking
•Balcony/Patio
•Hardwood Floors
•Storage
•Waterfront Property
Additional Details
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 16 Howard St #2 in Salem, MA 01970 rents for $2,300 a month. It has 1,000 square feet and is pet friendly. 16 Howard St #2 was advertised by Linda Frahm on November 2, 2026.
Rent History
The rent has dropped from $2,400 to $2,300 since it was listed on November 2.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
November 8, 2026
Price change
$2,300−4.2%
−4.2%
November 2, 2026
Listed for rent
$2,400
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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