Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Average rent in
Salem, NH

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, NH is $2,500. This is +32%, or $599, higher than the national average.

$2.28

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,500

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

22

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, NH is $2,500. This is +32%, or $599, higher than the national average.

$2.28

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

87%
13%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

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Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Salem, NH

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, NH have decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 5% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Salem, NH

The monthly rent for an apartment in Salem, NH is $2,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, NH costs about $1,673 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,100. Houses for rent in Salem, NH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,672.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,750

21%

26%

2 bedroom

$1,999

3%

21%

3 bedroom

$2,800

2%

22%

4 bedroom

$4,115

35%

-

Studio

$1,505

2%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,505

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,115

Last 30 days

35%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Salem, NH, 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 Salem, NH to other cities

Median rent prices in Salem, NH for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Amesbury, MA.

Salem

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salem, NH is 14% higher than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.

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1 Lancelot Ct #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,990

Condo for rent

Available Mar 14

Spacious 2 and 3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Spacious 2 and 3

1 Meisner Cir, Salem, NH 03079

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,200–$2,450

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113 Cluff Crossing Rd #26 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Salem

Condo - Salem, NH

113 Cluff Crossing Rd #26, Salem, NH 03079

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

$2,500

Price drop

Condo for rent

8 Maylane Dr Unit 0 #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Salem

CONDO - Salem, NH

8 Maylane Dr Unit 0 #0, Salem, NH 03079

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

120122 Porcupine Cir #122 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1