Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 27, 2026

Average rent in
Salem, MA

Last updated on March 27, 2026

Last updated on March 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, MA is $2,500. This is +31%, or $590, higher than the national average.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,500

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Total rentals

54

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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, MA is $2,500. This is +31%, or $590, higher than the national average.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
75%
20%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

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 increased by 2% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,759. Houses for rent in Salem, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,200

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,789

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,925

1%

73%

4 bedroom

$3,600

7%

69%

Studio

$1,875

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,789

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

73%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

69%

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$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salem, MA is 6% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

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Discover rentals in Salem, MA

6 School Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

6 School Street

6 School St, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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

Apartment for rent

42 Park Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 23

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 reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

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 reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Hawthorne Commons - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,408–$7,359

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

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6 Horton St Unit 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

APARTMENT - Salem, MA

6 Horton St Unit 1 #1, Salem, MA 01970

3 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

North Salem apartment for rent in Salem

$2500, 2 bedroom salem ma

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

52 Lawrence St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

3 beds

1 bath

$2,550

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