Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Federal Street, Salem, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Federal Street

$2,600/mo

The average rent in Federal Street is $2,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Federal Street

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Federal Street rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in Federal Street, Salem, MA

Average rent prices in Federal Street have remained the same over the last month.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Federal Street, Salem, MA

Rent prices in Federal Street vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Federal Street is $2,535, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Federal Street run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,175

5%

-

2 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$2,700

-

-

4 bedroom

$4,500

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Federal Street, 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 Federal Street, Salem, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Federal Street and Horace Mann by all bedroom counts and property types.

Federal Street

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Federal Street, Salem, MA is 5% lower than the median rent in Horace Mann, Melrose, MA.

Discover rentals in Federal Street, Salem, MA

8 Fowler St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Federal Street apartment for rent in Salem

APARTMENT - Salem, MA

8 Fowler St #2, Salem, MA 01970

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Federal Street, Salem, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Federal Street rental market.

How much is rent in Federal Street?

The average rent in Federal Street is $2,600 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Federal Street?

Average rent prices in Federal Street have remained the same over the last month.

How does Federal Street rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Federal Street is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Federal Street?

To comfortably afford rent in Federal Street, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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).

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