Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Roanoke College, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Salem

$1,199/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Salem is $1,199 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $701 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Salem

230

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Salem rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Roanoke College, VA

Average rent prices in Salem have increased by 7% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Roanoke College, VA

Rent prices in Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salem is $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$897

-

81%

1 bedroom

$925

-

5%

2 bedroom

$1,200

-

5%

3 bedroom

$1,595

-

11%

4 bedroom

$2,272

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$897

Last year

81%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,272

The table above reflects average rent prices in Roanoke College, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Roanoke College, VA

1801 Grandin Road Southwest - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1801 Grandin Road Southwest

1801 Grandin Rd Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015

2–3 beds

1 bath

$799–$1,399

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
321 Dale Ave Se Apt A - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Belmont apartment for rent in Roanoke

Recently Updated Apartment with Downtown Views!

321 Dale Ave Se Apt A, Roanoke, VA 24013

2 beds

2 baths

$816

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

421 Elm Avenue

421 Elm Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Patterson,SW,1501 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Patterson,SW,1501

1501 Patterson Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Roanoke College, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Salem rental market.

How much is rent in Salem?

The average rent in Salem is $1,199 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Salem?

Average rent prices in Salem have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Salem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Salem is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $701 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Salem?

To comfortably afford rent in Salem, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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