Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Average rent in
Salem, MA

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, MA is $2,470. This is +30%, or $570, higher than the national average.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,470

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

60

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, MA is $2,470. This is +30%, or $570, higher than the national average.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
75%
18%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

50%
50%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Salem, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, MA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Salem, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Salem, MA is $2,470. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA costs about $1,999 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,742. Houses for rent in Salem, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,970

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,757

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,000

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,350

8%

33%

Studio

$1,850

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,970

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,757

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,350

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

33%

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.

Compare rent prices in Salem, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Salem, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Andover, MA.

Salem

Median rent price$2,470
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,796
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salem, MA is 12% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

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Discover rentals in Salem, MA

23 Park St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

23 Park St, Salem, MA 01970 - 1

23 Park St #1, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

Hawthorne Commons - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,263–$8,981

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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27 Salem Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

27 Salem Street

27 Salem St, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Apartment for rent

28 1/2 Grove St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Salem apartment for rent in Salem

$2300, 2 bedroom salem ma

28 1/2 Grove St #2, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

$2,300

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

University Square North - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

University Square North

136 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

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

Apartment for rent

16 Mason St ##3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Salem apartment for rent in Salem

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

52 Lawrence St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

3 beds

1 bath

$2,550

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

Park Towers II, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Park Towers II, LLC

100 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,600–$2,995

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

Apartment for rent