Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 10, 2025

Average rent in
Salem, MA

Last updated on November 10, 2025

Last updated on November 10, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, MA is $2,510. This is +31%, or $590, higher than the national average.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,510

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

51

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, MA is $2,510. This is +31%, or $590, higher than the national average.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
79%
20%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,552. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, MA costs about $2,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,700. Houses for rent in Salem, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,749.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,725

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,895

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,600

243%

2%

Studio

$1,595

No Change

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,725

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

243%

Last year

2%

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$2,510
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salem, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

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Discover rentals in Salem, MA

5 Adams St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

27 Salem Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

28 1/2 Grove St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Salem condo for rent in Salem

2400 2 bedroom salem ma

28 1/2 Grove St #2, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Condo for rent

Available Dec 1

16 Mason St ##3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Salem apartment for rent in Salem

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

257 Washington St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

5A Ropes St #1 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

3 beds

1 bath

$2,645

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

5A Ropes St #2 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

3 beds

1 bath

$2,645

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1