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Last updated on June 3, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Salem, Salem, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 3, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Salem
$2,725/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Salem is $2,725 per month as of May 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $775 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Salem
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Salem rentals at each price point
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 trends in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA
Average rent prices in Downtown Salem have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,812, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Salem run $2,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | 22% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,175 |  3% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 7% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $3,070 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Everett | $2,800 | |
Federal Street | $2,650 | |
North Salem | $2,650 | |
Peabody Town Center | $2,000 | |
Salem Neck | $2,600 | |
West Revere | $2,672 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,812 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,070
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Downtown Everett
Average rent
$2,800
Peabody Town Center
Average rent
$2,000
West Revere
Average rent
$2,672
Federal Street
Average rent
$2,650
North Salem
Average rent
$2,650
Salem Neck
Average rent
$2,600
Apartments
Average rent
$2,812
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
5%
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
40%higher than the national median
44%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Salem, Salem, MA is 3% 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 Apr 10
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Apr 10
15h ago
Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem
15 Lynde St #5, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem
15 Lynde St #17, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d 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
$3,125–$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
2d 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
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d 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
22h ago
57 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650–$2,975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem
15 Lynde St #17, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
15h ago
Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem
15 Lynde St #5, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
2d 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
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Apr 10
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem
15 Lynde St #17, Salem, MA 01970
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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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 $2,725 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Salem?
Average rent prices in Downtown Salem have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Downtown Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Salem is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 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 $109,000/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).