Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 5, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Salem, Salem, MA

Last updated on March 5, 2026

Last updated on March 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA is $2,550. This is +34%, or $650, higher than the national average.

$2.53

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,550

increased by21%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

10

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA is $2,550. This is +34%, or $650, higher than the national average.

$2.53

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
58%
25%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 21% 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 $2,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA costs about $2,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,050. Houses for rent in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,895

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,714

2%

23%

3 bedroom

$2,997

3%

-

4 bedroom

$3,350

-

-

Studio

$1,565

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,565

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,714

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,997

Last 30 days

3%

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$2,550
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA is equal to the median rent in Downtown Everett, Everett, MA.

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116 Lafayette St - Photo 1 of 1

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.

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Park Towers II, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Park Towers II, LLC

100 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970

2–3 beds

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$2,600–$3,295

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231 Washington - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Very good

231 Washington

231 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

2 baths

$3,050

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

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26 New Derby St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$3,650

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

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120 Washington St - Photo 1 of 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.

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