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The Summit at Red Leaf - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.9

Very good

The Summit at Red Leaf

5715 Red Leaf Dr S, Salem, OR 97306

In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Residents lounge

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,495–$1,825

1145 - 1165 Norway Street NE - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.9

Very good

1145 - 1165 Norway Street NE

Norway St Ne, Salem, OR 97301

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

Alpine Village Apts - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

15h ago

9.4

Excellent

Alpine Village Apts

465 Fairview Ave Se, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

Park Knoll Apts - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9.2

Excellent

Park Knoll Apts

1097 Hermitage Way S, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

1339-1349 Fir Street South - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.4

Very good

1339-1349 Fir Street South

1339 Fir St S, Salem, OR 97302

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

708 Browning Avenue South - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.7

Very good

708 Browning Avenue South

708 Browning Ave S, Salem, OR 97302

Air conditioning | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,445–$1,595

Valley Brook Apts - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.8

Very good

Valley Brook Apts

4954 Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR 97306

On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,095–$1,295

2319 Lee Street - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.7

Very good

2319 Lee Street

2319 Lee St Se, Salem, OR 97301

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

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1041 Schurman Drive South - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.9

Very good

1041 Schurman Drive South

1041 Schurman Dr S, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Storage | On-site management

2 beds

2 baths

$1,715

124-Viking Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

9.2

Excellent

124-Viking Apartments

3459 Hawthorne Ave Ne, Salem, OR 97301

On-site laundry | Carpet | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

REDWOOD HILLS CONDOS - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

17h ago

8.5

Very good

REDWOOD HILLS CONDOS

420 Flying Squirrel Way Nw, Salem, OR 97304

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Fireplace

2 beds

2 baths

$1,725

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OAKHILL APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

17h ago

8.5

Very good

OAKHILL APARTMENTS

1205 Oakhill Ave Se, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,625

2157 Nomad Ct Se #2157 - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

South Gateway apartment for rent in Salem

2157 Nomad Ct Se #2157, Salem, OR 97306

Garage parking | Dishwasher | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

The Interurban Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

The Interurban Apartments

1215 Chemeketa St Ne, Salem, OR 97301

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$850–$1,100

Jamestown Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Jamestown Apartments

261 Missouri Ave S, Salem, OR 97302

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Williamsburg House Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Williamsburg House Apartments

260 Wilson St S, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,290

Nell Anna Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Nell Anna Court

158 Friendship Ave Se, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

Miller Street Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Miller Street Townhomes

251 Miller St S, Salem, OR 97302

Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Wellesley Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Wellesley Park Apartments

4420 Seaton Ln Ne, Salem, OR 97305

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,432–$1,625

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Magnolia28 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Magnolia28

Magnolia 28, Salem, OR 97302

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,350

3096 Deering Dr Nw - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

West Salem house for rent in Salem

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$2,445

22NDST515 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Southeast Salem apartment for rent in Salem

22NDST515

515 22nd St Se, Salem, OR 97301

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

5757 Joynak St S - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Sunnyslope townhouse for rent in Salem

5757 Joynak St S, Salem, OR 97306

Garage parking | Dishwasher | Microwave

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,095

1543-1611 Salishan St SE - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1543-1611 Salishan St SE

1543 Salishan St Se, Salem, OR 97302

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Oven

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$1,595

Price drop

Greystone Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Greystone Terrace Apartments

5344 5314, 5324, 5334, 5344 Skyline Rd S, Salem, OR 97306

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

620-636 Browning Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

620-636 Browning Ave S

620 Browning Ave S, Salem, OR 97302

Dishwasher | Microwave

3 beds

1 bath

$1,895

4196 Merrimac Ct Ne - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Salem

4196 Merrimac Ct Ne, Salem, OR 97305

Garage parking | Dishwasher

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,095

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805 Gerth Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

West Salem apartment for rent in Salem

805 Gerth Ave Nw, Salem, OR 97304

On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

$995

Price drop

228 Stoneway Dr Nw #100 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

West Salem apartment for rent in Salem

On-site laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,795

$1,695

Price drop

228 Stoneway Dr Nw #200 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

West Salem apartment for rent in Salem

On-site laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,795

$1,695

Price drop

South Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

South Vista Apartments

435 Vista Ave Se, Salem, OR 97302

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$1,395

WALLACE PARK APARTMENTS (03) - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9

Excellent

WALLACE PARK APARTMENTS (03)

540 Wallace Rd Nw, Salem, OR 97304

On-site laundry | Fitness center | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325–$1,450

Price drop

5463-5487 Commercial St SE - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

5463-5487 Commercial St SE

5463 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR 97306

On-site laundry | Balcony | Ceiling fan

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,250

Morningside Manor Apts - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

Morningside Manor Apts

1260 Marilyn St Se, Salem, OR 97302

Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

3910 Village Center Dr SE - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

3910 Village Center Dr SE

3910 Village Center Dr Se, Salem, OR 97302

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

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Fountain Court - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Fountain Court

928 Fir St S, Salem, OR 97302

Elevator | Walk-in closets | Fireplace

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,435

Wayside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Wayside Apartments

3809 24th Pl Ne, Salem, OR 97301

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Walk-in closets

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095–$1,125

1435 Mildred Lane Southeast - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1435 Mildred Lane Southeast

1435 Mildred Ln Se, Salem, OR 97306

Storage

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,500–$1,650

758 Browning Ave S #A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

South Salem house for rent in Salem

758 Browning Ave S #A, Salem, OR 97302

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$2,595

$2,395

Price drop

Liberty Towers Apts - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Liberty Towers Apts

3650 Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Greenwood Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Greenwood Park Apartments

4209 Satter Pl Ne, Salem, OR 97305

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

436 Norway St Ne #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Grant townhouse for rent in Salem

MHH18-1- 436 Norway St NE Salem OR 97301 - 1

436 Norway St Ne #1, Salem, OR 97301

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,695

$1,595

Price drop

Madrona Place Apts - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Madrona Place Apts

345 345 Madrona Ave SE Salem OR 97302, Salem, OR 97302

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225–$1,295

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3739-3775 Liberty Rd S - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

3739-3775 Liberty Rd S

3739 Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Balcony | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Oak Village West Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Oak Village West Apartments

8th St Nw, Salem, OR 97304

Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Lancaster Gardens - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

8.7

Very good

Lancaster Gardens

3695 D St Ne, Salem, OR 97301

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site management

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,450–$1,650

350 13th St Ne #00 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Northeast Neighbors apartment for rent in Salem

**Available Now!!!**

350 13th St Ne #00, Salem, OR 97301

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

4886 Silverton Rd Ne #00 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

**Middle Grove Apts**

4886 Silverton Rd Ne #00, Salem, OR 97305

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

1204-1206 Mariel Pl S - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1204-1206 Mariel Pl S

1204 Mariel Pl S, Salem, OR 97306

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,050

166-Gerth Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

166-Gerth Apartments

731 Gerth Ave Nw, Salem, OR 97304

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Outdoor space

1–2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,350

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Updated: September 26, 2026

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Salem, OR apartments for rent

Salem, Oregon, is the capital city of Oregon and also the seat of Marion County. Located about 47 miles southwest of Portland in the Willamette River valley, it’s in close proximity to one of the country's most fertile agricultural areas. One of the oldest cities in the state, the locale’s original name was Chemeketa, which is a Native American word and translates to "meeting or resting place." In 1851, Salem became the official state capital, replacing the territorial capital Oregon City.

As of 2021, the city's population reached around 177,000 residents. Popular attractions in Salem span cultural, dining, and entertainment venues, with some of the city's annual and semi-annual events dating back half a century. From arts and music festivals to unique locations for residents to visit, the city features many things for singles, couples, and families to do. The historical significance of the community also means residents can find plenty of ways to learn about the area's beginnings at the many museums and local events held in the community. Residents looking for outdoor recreation and entertainment can find it in the local parks and nature areas in the Willamette River valley.

Residents with children have plenty of schooling options. The city’s local schools comprise public, private, and charter programs for grades K through 12, including a few Montessori schools.

Renting in Salem, OR at a glance

As of today, Salem's median rent price is $1,395 per month, roughly unchanged from last year.

Median rent

$1,395

YoY change

0%

Rentals, last 30 days

378

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$1,3950%
1 bedroom$1,1250%
2 bedroom$1,3950%
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Local insights: What it's like to live in Salem, OR

Residents of Salem, OR appreciate the city’s variety of parks and recreational activities, pointing out how easy it is to enjoy nature without venturing far from home. Many highlight the access to local farmers' markets and community events that foster a lively atmosphere. However, some express concerns about the public transportation options, noting that it can be challenging to navigate without a car. Overall, there’s a mix of local charm and practical considerations that shape living experiences in Salem.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the average rent in Salem, OR for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Salem average around $1,140/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,400/month.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Salem, OR?

March offers the lowest rents in Salem, with approximately 3% savings compared to November's peak prices. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while August sees the highest competition.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Salem, OR?

Northeast Salem and Northgate generate the highest renter interest, with Northeast Salem drawing 1.6 times more inquiries than average. For walkability and social connectivity, consider Central Area, Northeast Salem, East Lancaster, and Grant neighborhoods.

What areas of Salem, OR are best for budget-conscious renters?

Highland offers the most affordable option at around $1,120/month median rent, followed by Central Area at approximately $1,200/month and Northgate at roughly $1,230/month.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Salem, OR?

Based on Zumper's current listings, 40% of Salem rentals are pet-friendly, which works out to about 318 pet-welcoming apartments each month. Morningside, Lansing, West Salem, and South Salem offer excellent pet amenities including dog parks and no breed restrictions.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Salem, OR?

In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in Salem, showing up in just 0.05% of units, with studios leading at 0.21% of available inventory.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

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