Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$2,525/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $2,525 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $625 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Salem, MA
Average rent prices in Salem have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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, MA
Rent prices in Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salem is $2,550, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $2,388 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,878.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 |  3% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,250 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,875 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,450 | 25% | 69% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem | $2,100 | |
Federal Street | $2,575 | |
North Salem | $2,600 | |
Salem Neck | $2,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,550 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 6% | 11% | |
Houses | $3,500 | 35% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
69%
North Salem
Average rent
$2,600
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$2,100
Salem Neck
Average rent
$2,600
Federal Street
Average rent
$2,575
Apartments
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
35%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Salem, 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.
How does rent in Salem, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Salem and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.
Salem
33%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, MA is 11% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,850
22%$2,998
15%$2,795
14%$2,497
2%$2,461
$2,100
2%$2,300
3%$2,387
4%$3,132
203%$2,645
3%$2,950
2%$3,130
73%Discover rentals in Salem, MA
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem
1 bed
5 baths
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem house for rent in Salem
1 bed
5 baths
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem house for rent in Salem
1 bed
5 baths
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Apr 10
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
16h ago
North Salem condo for rent in Salem
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
4h ago
64 Grove St, Salem, MA 01970
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$3,155
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
57 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1 bath
$2,975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$15,015
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$15,015
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
182 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7 Cedar St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$2,099
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
124 Ocean Ave, Salem, MA 01970
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$15,015
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
14 New Derby St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
29 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900–$2,495
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$15,015
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
182 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
12 Dow St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
64 Grove St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$2,175
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Salem, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Salem rental market.
How much is rent in Salem?
The average rent in Salem is $2,525 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salem?
Average rent prices in Salem have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salem is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Salem?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Salem are Downtown Salem ($2,100/mo), Federal Street ($2,575/mo), and North Salem ($2,600/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Salem?
To comfortably afford rent in Salem, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Salem?
June offers the lowest rents in Salem, with approximately 5% savings compared to December's peak pricing. May and December also show less competitive conditions with reduced demand relative to available inventory.
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).