Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Salem, Salem, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Salem
$2,500/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Salem is $2,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $590 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Salem
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Salem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA
Average rent prices in Downtown Salem have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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
Downtown Salem, Salem, MA
Rent prices in Downtown Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Salem is $2,400, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Salem run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,125.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,900 |  22% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,975 | 7% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | 7% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 11% | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,100 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Everett | $2,650 | |
Federal Street | $2,925 | |
North Salem | $2,700 | |
Peabody Town Center | $2,350 | |
Salem Neck | $2,600 | |
West Revere | $2,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 16% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,550 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Downtown Everett
Average rent
$2,650
Peabody Town Center
Average rent
$2,350
West Revere
Average rent
$2,795
Federal Street
Average rent
$2,925
North Salem
Average rent
$2,700
Salem Neck
Average rent
$2,600
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
16%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
10%
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.
How does rent in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Salem and Downtown Everett by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Salem
31%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA is 6% lower than the median rent in Downtown Everett, Everett, MA.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA
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 Aug 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem house for rent in Salem
1 bed
5 baths
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem house for rent in Salem
1 bed
5 baths
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Apr 10
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
2d ago
14 New Derby St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
8h ago
100 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
1d ago
231 Washington St, 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
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
2d ago
14 New Derby St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
231 Washington St, 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
3d ago
57 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1 bath
$2,975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
14 New Derby St, Salem, MA 01970
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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 Aug 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem house for rent in Salem
1 bed
5 baths
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Salem, Salem, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Salem rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Salem?
The average rent in Downtown Salem is $2,500 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Salem?
Average rent prices in Downtown Salem have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Downtown Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Salem is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $590 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Salem?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Salem, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).