Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 4, 2025

Average rent in
Downtown Salem, Salem, MA

Last updated on December 4, 2025

Last updated on December 4, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA is $2,897. This is +50%, or $967, higher than the national average.

$3.19

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,897

increased by32%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

12

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA is $2,897. This is +50%, or $967, higher than the national average.

$3.19

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
50%
44%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

71%
29%
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.

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent price trends in
Downtown Salem, Salem, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA have increased by 7% in the last month and have increased by 32% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Downtown Salem, Salem, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA is $2,645. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA costs about $2,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,050. Houses for rent in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,695.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,000

6%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,800

5%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,645

8%

-

4 bedroom

$3,350

-

-

Studio

$1,900

17%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,645

Last 30 days

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Salem, 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 Downtown Salem, Salem, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Downtown Everett, Everett, MA.

Downtown Salem

Median rent price$2,897
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA is 32% higher than the median rent in Downtown Everett, Everett, MA.

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116 Lafayette Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Salem house for rent in Salem

Studio

1 bath

$1,250

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

House for rent

Available Sep 1

15 Lynde St #30 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

Apartment - Salem, MA

15 Lynde St #30, Salem, MA 01970

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

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

Condo for rent

15 Lynde St #22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

Condominium - Salem, MA

15 Lynde St #22, Salem, MA 01970

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

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

Condo for rent

Park Towers II, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.6

Very good

Park Towers II, LLC

100 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,895–$3,500

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

Apartment for rent

26 New Derby St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Apartment for rent

Olde Salem Jail - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.3

Very good

Olde Salem Jail

50 Saint Peter Street, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

2 baths

$2,995

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

Apartment for rent

231 Washington - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

231 Washington

231 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

2 baths

$3,050–$3,100

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

20 Central Street #404 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

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

Condo for rent

Available Nov 24