Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 19, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Salem, Salem, MA

Last updated on April 19, 2026

Last updated on April 19, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA is $2,575. This is +32%, or $630, higher than the national average.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,575

decreased by16%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

11

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA is $2,575. This is +32%, or $630, higher than the national average.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

16%
53%
32%
$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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $2,837. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA costs about $2,300 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 $3,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,900

8%

22%

2 bedroom

$2,759

4%

16%

3 bedroom

$3,550

7%

-

4 bedroom

$3,400

-

-

Studio

$1,800

22%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,759

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

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$2,575
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA is 8% lower than the median rent in Downtown Everett, Everett, MA.

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Discover rentals in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA

116 Lafayette St - Photo 1 of 1

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 Apr 10

116 Lafayette St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

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

Condo for rent

Available Apr 10

Historic 1 Harbor St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.2

Very good

Historic 1 Harbor St

1 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

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

Apartment for rent

15 Lynde St Apt 2 #Apt 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

CONDOS - Salem, MA

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

257 Washington St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects 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

$2,825

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

Apartment for rent

Lafayette St #76-3A - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem

2 beds

2 baths

$2,975

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

231 Washington - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

231 Washington

231 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

2 baths

$3,050–$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