Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
Salem, MA

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, MA is $2,550. This is +31%, or $600, higher than the national average.

$3.04

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,550

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

54

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, MA is $2,550. This is +31%, or $600, higher than the national average.

$3.04

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
77%
19%
1%
$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 4% 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 $2,550. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA costs about $2,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,825. Houses for rent in Salem, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,300

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,837

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,000

7%

29%

4 bedroom

$3,650

9%

62%

Studio

$1,637

5%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,637

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,837

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

62%

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$2,550
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salem, MA is 6% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

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Discover rentals in Salem, MA

116 Lafayette St - Photo 1 of 1

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 Apr 10

6 School Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

6 School Street

6 School St, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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

Apartment for rent

27 Salem Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

15 Lynde St #17 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

CONDOS - Salem, MA

15 Lynde St #17, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Condo 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

2 10.5 Bentley Street, #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

Bentley Street, Apartment 2

2 10.5 Bentley Street, #3, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

$2,495

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

Pickering Wharf Complex, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem

Pickering Wharf Complex, LLC

57 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,500–$2,650

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

Apartment for rent

32 Salem St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

32-34 Salem Street - 3

32 Salem St #3, Salem, MA 01970

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1