Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Salem rent stands today
Salem, MA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-to-month change in rents this June.
Compared to national trends
Salem rents run 33.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing Salem in a higher price tier despite a small total rental inventory of 60 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Salem rent for $1,625/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,175/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,800/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,100/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.
Price ranges
Apartments command a median rent of $2,650/month compared to $2,100/month for houses in Salem, MA. This difference shows distinct price tiers by property type within the local rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$2,600/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $2,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 2% 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 $2,650, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $2,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,849.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,625 | 9% |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,175 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,795 | 1% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 | 17% | 41% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem | $2,550 | |
Federal Street | $2,600 | |
North Salem | $2,650 | |
Salem Neck | $2,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 19% | - | |
Rooms | $1,262 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
41%
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$2,550
North Salem
Average rent
$2,650
Salem Neck
Average rent
$2,600
Federal Street
Average rent
$2,600
Apartments
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
19%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,262
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
33%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, MA is 10% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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35%Discover rentals in Salem, MA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
52 Lawrence St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem
15 Lynde St #12-5, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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
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
2d ago
231 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$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
4d ago
64 Grove St Bldg 3, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
2 baths
$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
17h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,464–$18,318
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
Apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Salem Neck condo for rent in Salem
127 Derby St #1, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1d ago
124 Ocean Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,464–$18,318
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d 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
2d 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
127 Derby St #1, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
17h ago
Verified
205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,464–$18,318
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
176 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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 $2,600 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salem?
Average rent prices in Salem have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salem is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Salem?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Salem are Downtown Salem ($2,550/mo), Salem Neck ($2,600/mo), and Federal Street ($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 $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Salem?
Salem's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,800 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's 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).