Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Salem rent stands today
Salem, MA rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,571/month. Renters today are paying $218 less per month on average than last year, with rent holding near the peak of $2,750/month from August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Salem runs roughly 1.3× the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of metros for renters seeking coastal New England living.
Price ranges
Studios in Salem rent for about $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,100/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,920/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,450/month. Houses command a median of $3,500/month, while apartments, which make up 80.3% of rentals, sit near the city median at $2,576/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Salem Neck rents fell 21.9% year over year to $2,400/month across 18 rentals, a sharper decline than the citywide 4.8% drop. Downtown Salem also cooled, down 16.4% to $2,298/month, showing localized softness despite rent holding near recent peaks overall.
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$2,571/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $2,571 per month as of August 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $646 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 5% 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 $2,576, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,924.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | 2% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,920 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,795 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,450 | 18% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem | $2,297 | |
Federal Street | $2,662 | |
North Salem | $2,975 | |
Salem Neck | $2,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,576 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,575 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,920
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
23%
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$2,297
North Salem
Average rent
$2,975
Salem Neck
Average rent
$2,400
Federal Street
Average rent
$2,662
Apartments
Average rent
$2,576
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
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.
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
34%higher than the national median
51%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, MA is 11% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,900
5%$2,940
21%$2,900
1%$2,404
6%$2,500
6%$2,000
3%$2,200
5%$2,787
1%$3,250
184%$2,789
7%$2,975
1%$3,098
52%Discover rentals in Salem, MA
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 Aug 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem house for rent in Salem
1 bed
5 baths
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Apr 10
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Salem
2 Fletcher Way, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,830
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
4d 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
North Salem condo for rent in Salem
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
602 Loring Ave #206, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
2 baths
$3,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
602 Loring Ave #201, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
2 baths
$3,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,452–$15,720
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
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,452–$15,720
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
100 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3h ago
7092 Boston St, Salem, MA 01970
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,925–$3,125
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
231 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450–$3,150
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
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,452–$15,720
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
14 New Derby St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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
2d ago
233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,550–$2,595
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,452–$15,720
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
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
37 Osborne Hill Dr, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,499
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Oct 1
8h ago
136 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $2,571 per month as of August 8, 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 5% since last year.
How does Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salem is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $646 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Salem?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Salem are Downtown Salem ($2,297/mo), Salem Neck ($2,400/mo), and Federal Street ($2,662/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Salem?
To comfortably afford rent in Salem, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Salem?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Salem average around $2,170/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,780/month.
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).