Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$1,395/mo
The average rent in Salem is $1,395 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $535 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Salem, AL
Average rent prices in Salem have decreased by 75% over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Salem, AL
Rent prices in Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salem is $1,314, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $1,143 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $525 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,129 |  47% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,785 | 12% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,575 | 2% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Salem, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,314 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,575 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,850 | 70% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$525
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,129
Last 30 days
47%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Salem, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,314
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
70%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Salem, AL, 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.
How does rent in Salem, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Salem and Abbeville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Salem
28%lower than the national median
46%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, AL is 34% higher than the median rent in Abbeville, AL.
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13%Discover rentals in Salem, AL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$735
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$735
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$735
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$735
House for rent
Available Oct 1
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Frequently asked questions for Salem, AL
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 July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salem?
Average rent prices in Salem have decreased by 75% over the last month.
How does Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salem is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $535 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).