Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 14, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem | $2,550 | |
Federal Street | $2,444 | |
North Salem | $2,700 | |
Salem Neck | $2,600 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,380 | 8% | - |
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%
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$2,550
North Salem
Average rent
$2,700
Salem Neck
Average rent
$2,600
Federal Street
Average rent
$2,444
Apartments
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,380
Last 30 days
8%
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.
Median rent prices in Salem, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Andover, MA.
Salem
higher than the national median
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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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
1d ago
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
5d+ ago
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
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem
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
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
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
14h ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
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
5d+ ago
North Salem condo for rent in Salem
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
1d ago
48 48 - 50 St. Peter Street, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,423–$11,318
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
393 Essex St #3, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,475
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,423–$11,318
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
182 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Studio
1 bath
$1,650–$1,699
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 15
14h ago
300 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h ago
70-92 Boston St, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
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
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
1 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
48 48 - 50 St. Peter Street, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,423–$11,318
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
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
1d ago
Salem Neck condo for rent in Salem
17 Pickman St #5, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
$2,300
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h ago
70-92 Boston St, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
182 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Studio
1 bath
$1,650–$1,699
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
17 Winter St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Salem
26 Forest Ave #3, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
7h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,423–$11,318
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
182 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Studio
1 bath
$1,650–$1,699
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h ago
300 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
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
1d ago
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
1d ago
Salem Neck condo for rent in Salem
17 Pickman St #5, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
$2,300
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
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
5d+ ago
176 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent