Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$2,400/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $2,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Salem, NH
Average rent prices in Salem have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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
Salem, NH
Rent prices in Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salem is $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,440 | No Change | 39% | |
1 bedroom | $1,920 | 2% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $2,347 | 7% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 |  10% | 29% | |
4 bedroom | $4,630 | 14% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Salem, NH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,295 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 16% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,325 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,440
Last year
39%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,920
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,347
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
29%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,630
Last 30 days
14%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Salem, NH.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,325
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.
How does rent in Salem, NH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Salem and Amesbury by all bedroom counts and property types.
Salem
26%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, NH is 7% higher than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.
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5%Discover rentals in Salem, NH
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Salem
28 Shore Dr, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,930
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Salem
8 Lancelot Ct #13, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,080
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
1 Meisner Cir, Salem, NH 03079
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
$2,950
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
1 Meisner Cir, Salem, NH 03079
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
2h ago
205 Main St, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Salem
28 Shore Dr, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,930
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
23 Golden Oaks Dr #NA, Salem, NH 03079
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Salem
8 Lancelot Ct #13, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,080
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
$2,950
Price drop
House for rent
2h ago
205 Main St, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 Meisner Cir, Salem, NH 03079
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Salem, NH
Quick answers to common questions about the Salem rental market.
How much is rent in Salem?
The average rent in Salem is $2,400 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salem?
Average rent prices in Salem have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.
How does Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salem is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Salem?
To comfortably afford rent in Salem, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/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).