Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 26, 2025

Average rent in
Salem, MA

Last updated on December 26, 2025

Last updated on December 26, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, MA is $2,500. This is +31%, or $594, higher than the national average.

$2.74

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,500

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

53

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, MA is $2,500. This is +31%, or $594, higher than the national average.

$2.74

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
84%
14%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA costs about $2,160 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,724. Houses for rent in Salem, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,150

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,751

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,800

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,900

No Change

9%

Studio

$1,800

1%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,751

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last year

9%

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$2,500
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salem, MA is equal to the median rent in Andover, MA.

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$2,500

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$2,050

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$2,400

increased by7%

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$2,525

increased by5%

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$3,002

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$2,649

increased by7%

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$2,795

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Salem, MA

Historic 1 Harbor St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.5

Very good

Historic 1 Harbor St

1 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970

Studio

1 bath

$200

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

Apartment for rent

12 Willson St #2C - Photo 1 of 1

46m ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

Park Towers, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Park Towers, LLC

314 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,550–$1,950

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

Apartment for rent

University Square North - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

University Square North

136 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,695–$2,395

The price shown is for 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 is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

41 Salem Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

Hawthorne Commons - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Verified

Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,308–$6,002

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Call

University Square South - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.6

Very good

University Square South

124 Ocean Ave, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

2 baths

$2,395

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

Apartment for rent