Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 27, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem | $2,575 | |
Federal Street | $2,429 | |
North Salem | $2,325 | |
Salem Neck | $2,765 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | 37% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 8% | - |
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%
North Salem
Average rent
$2,325
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$2,575
Salem Neck
Average rent
$2,765
Federal Street
Average rent
$2,429
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
37%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
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.
Median rent prices in Salem, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Andover, MA.
Salem
higher than the national median
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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2d ago
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
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 23
5d+ 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 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
2d ago
Verified
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
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
5d+ ago
North Salem apartment for rent in Salem
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
52 Lawrence St, Salem, MA 01970
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
5d+ ago
North Salem condo for rent in Salem
2 beds
2 baths
$3,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
2 baths
$3,675
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
5d+ ago
94 Washington Sq E, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
393 Essex St #3, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
14h ago
233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
125 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
Studio
1 bath
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
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
3m ago
182 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Studio
1 bath
$1,599–$1,699
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
15h ago
48 48 - 50 St. Peter Street, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
2 baths
$3,075
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 23
6h ago
21 Wisteria St, Salem, MA 01970
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
14h ago
300 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h ago
233 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
15h ago
1 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
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
2d ago
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
14h 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
15h ago
1 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Salem apartment for rent in Salem
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
2d ago
70-92 Boston St, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495–$3,025
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
Salem Neck apartment for rent in Salem
Bentley St #3, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
52 Lawrence St, Salem, MA 01970
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
3m ago
182 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
Studio
1 bath
$1,599–$1,699
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 23
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem house for rent in Salem
Studio
1 bath
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
14h ago
300 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h 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
15h ago
1 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
260 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
2d ago
Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem
15 Lynde St Apt 2 #Apt 2, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent