Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$920/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $920 per month as of July 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salem rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Salem, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Salem, IL
Average rent prices in Salem have increased by 31% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Salem, IL
Rent prices in Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salem is $875, whereas a house costs $808. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $800 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $900 | 25% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $797 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $778 | - | - |
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, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $875 | 17% | No Change | |
Houses | $808 | 17% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$797
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$778
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, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
17%
Houses
Average rent
$808
Last 30 days
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Salem, IL, 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, IL
1d ago
1700 N Broadway Ave, Salem, IL 62881
3 beds
2 baths
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
201 201 s franklin 1/2 salem il 62801, Salem, IL 62881
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
307 E Elm St #1, Salem, IL 62881
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
1700 N Broadway Ave, Salem, IL 62881
3 beds
2 baths
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
201 201 s franklin 1/2 salem il 62801, Salem, IL 62881
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
307 E Elm St #1, Salem, IL 62881
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
1700 N Broadway Ave, Salem, IL 62881
3 beds
2 baths
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
201 201 s franklin 1/2 salem il 62801, Salem, IL 62881
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Salem, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Salem rental market.
How much is rent in Salem?
The average rent in Salem is $920 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salem?
Average rent prices in Salem have increased by 31% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salem is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 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 $37,000/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).