Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Salem State University, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Wenham

$2,500/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wenham is $2,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wenham

205

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wenham rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Salem State University, MA

Average rent prices in Wenham have decreased by 3% 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 Salem State University, MA

Rent prices in Wenham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wenham is $2,485, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Wenham run $2,129 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

-

6%

1 bedroom

$2,075

-

7%

2 bedroom

$2,600

-

10%

3 bedroom

$3,000

-

5%

4 bedroom

$3,900

-

32%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Salem State University, MA, 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 Salem State University, MA

41 Elliott St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Beverly

2 Bedroom Apartment available October 1st.

41 Elliott St #4, Beverly, MA 01915

2 beds

1 bath

$1,875

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
21 Margin St #33 - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Condo for rent in Lynn

2 beds

2 baths

$1,997

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
7 Spring Street Ct #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Peabody Town Center apartment for rent in Peabody

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
38 Neptune St #U3R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lynn

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Frequently asked questions for Salem State University, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Wenham rental market.

How much is rent in Wenham?

The average rent in Wenham is $2,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wenham?

Average rent prices in Wenham have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Wenham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wenham is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wenham?

To comfortably afford rent in Wenham, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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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