Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Roanoke College, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Salem

$1,197/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Salem is $1,197 per month as of June 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $753 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Salem

195

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 14% 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 $1,097, whereas a house costs $1,537. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$900

-

15%

1 bedroom

$900

-

4%

2 bedroom

$1,245

-

6%

3 bedroom

$1,525

-

7%

4 bedroom

$2,423

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,423

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

16 West Church Ave #105 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Roanoke house for rent in Roanoke

1 bed

1 bath

$495

House for rent

Available Jan 25

1209 Chapman Ave Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hurt Park apartment for rent in Roanoke

1209 Chapman Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

1801 Grandin Road Southwest - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

1801 Grandin Road Southwest

1801 Grandin Rd Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015

2 beds

1 bath

$799

Apartment for rent

1748 1750 ELBERT DR - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

1748 1750 ELBERT DR

1750 Elbert Dr, Roanoke, VA 24018

3 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,197 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Salem?

Average rent prices in Salem have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Salem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Salem is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $753 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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