Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$2,493/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $2,493 per month as of November 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $593 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
49
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Salem, MA
Average rent prices in Salem have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $2,460 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,772.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 | 4% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,369 |  1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,685 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 30% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem | $2,297 | |
Federal Street | $2,500 | |
North Salem | $2,600 | |
Salem Neck | $2,637 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | 2% | 2% | |
Condos | $2,395 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,250 | 15% | 37% | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 20% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,369
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,685
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
23%
North Salem
Average rent
$2,600
Salem Neck
Average rent
$2,637
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$2,297
Federal Street
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
37%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
20%
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
31%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, MA is 13% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$2,849
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4%$2,300
4%$2,435
$2,200
5%$2,205
8%$2,400
8%$3,027
5%$2,709
8%$2,950
5%$2,817
5%Discover rentals in Salem, MA
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem
1 bed
5 baths
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 19
1d ago
2 Forrester St, Salem, MA 01970
4 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Salem apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
North Salem condo for rent in Salem
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Mar 15
1d ago
231 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Salem Neck condo for rent in Salem
10 Union St #3, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
6h ago
64 Grove St, Salem, MA 01970
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$6,801
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
231 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
124 Ocean Ave, Salem, MA 01970
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$6,801
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
2 Forrester St, Salem, MA 01970
4 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
29 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
8h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$6,801
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 10.5 Bentley Street,, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
1d ago
2 Forrester St, Salem, MA 01970
4 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
117 North St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,493 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salem?
Average rent prices in Salem have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salem is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $593 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Salem?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Salem are Downtown Salem ($2,297/mo), Federal Street ($2,500/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 $100,000/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).