Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Valley Medical College, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Salem

$1,395/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Salem is $1,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Salem

424

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Salem rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Valley Medical College, OR

Average rent prices in Salem have increased 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 Valley Medical College, OR

Rent prices in Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salem is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,385.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

-

3%

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,395

-

1%

3 bedroom

$2,195

-

22%

4 bedroom

$2,797

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,797

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Valley Medical College, OR, 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 Valley Medical College, OR

3530 3530 Liberty Road SouthSuite G #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Morningside apartment for rent in Salem

3530 Liberty Road South - G

3530 3530 Liberty Road SouthSuite G #G, Salem, OR 97302

Studio

0 baths

$250

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.
3530 3530 Liberty Road SouthSuite B #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Morningside apartment for rent in Salem

3530 Liberty Road South - B

3530 3530 Liberty Road SouthSuite B #B, Salem, OR 97302

Studio

0 baths

$250

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.
3217-3299 Center Street Northeast - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

3217-3299 Center Street Northeast

3217 Center St Ne, Salem, OR 97301

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050–$1,195

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.
704-710 Norman Avenue Northeast - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

704-710 Norman Avenue Northeast

704 Norman Ave Ne, Salem, OR 97301

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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 Valley Medical College, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Salem rental market.

How much is rent in Salem?

The average rent in Salem is $1,395 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Salem?

Average rent prices in Salem have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Salem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Salem is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 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 $56,000/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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