Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Salem State University, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Wenham

$2,600/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wenham is $2,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wenham

221

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wenham rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 2% 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 $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Wenham run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

-

7%

1 bedroom

$2,175

-

6%

2 bedroom

$2,848

-

4%

3 bedroom

$3,100

-

13%

4 bedroom

$3,900

-

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,848

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last year

33%

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

52 Lawrence St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

1 bed

1 bath

$750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 3

65 Moulton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lynn

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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

House for rent

Available Aug 13

143 Canal St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

15 Lynde St #12-5 - Photo 1 of 1

26m ago

Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

CONDOS - Salem, MA

15 Lynde St #12-5, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

$2,000

Price drop

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

Condo for rent

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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 $2,600 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wenham?

Average rent prices in Wenham have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Wenham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wenham is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $104,000/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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