Availabble Noveber 1st. Live in a piece of Salem history. This second-floor 2-bedroom home sits inside a stately 1891 Victorian mansion on Lafayette Street. The street is part of a historic district known for one of the finest collections of Victorian architecture in Salem, and every walk home feels like a stroll through the city's past.
Inside, the apartment keeps the period character that makes these homes special, with details you won't find in new construction. Two bedrooms give you room for a guest space, a home office, or a creative studio, and the layout is easy to settle into and make your own.
Heat and hot water are included, a real advantage through New England winters. You can stay warm without watching the thermostat or worrying about seasonal utility spikes.
Practical comforts round it out: off-street parking, so you skip the hunt for a spot, and on-site laundry (coin-op) in the building.
The location connects you to the best of Salem. Salem State University is just minutes away, and Forest River Park is close by for waterfront walks, picnics, and summer afternoons by the ocean. Historic downtown Salem, with its restaurants, cafes, shops, museums, and the waterfront at Salem Maritime National Historic Site, is about a mile away, an easy walk or a quick bike ride.
All applicants 18+ must submit an application with a $30 fee.
Move-In Options: First month + security deposit. OR first month + cashless security deposit.
All residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package ($45.... 95/month), which includes renters insurance, credit building, HVAC filter delivery (where applicable), $1M identity protection, move-in concierge service, and a resident rewards program.
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RentalSource last checked: 5 hours ago · Listing updated: October 29, 2026
•Pet Screening Fee $30 (optional, nonrefundable, pre-move-in). If pet only.
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This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 278 Lafayette St in Salem, MA 01970 rents for $2,350 a month. It has 800 square feet and is pet friendly. 278 Lafayette St was advertised by Martin Property Management on October 29, 2026.
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