Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$2,205/mo
27%vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $2,205 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $305 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Salem, NH
Average rent prices in Salem have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 27% 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 $2,450, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,492 | No Change | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $2,150 |  15% | 28% | |
3 bedroom | $2,825 | No Change | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $4,115 | No Change | 6% |
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 | $2,450 | No Change | 7% | |
Condos | $1,995 | 15% | 13% | |
Houses | $3,500 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,492
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
28%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,825
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,115
Last year
6%
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
$2,450
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
15%
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
16%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, NH is equal to the median rent in Amesbury, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$2,230
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12%$2,450
6%$2,450
11%$1,950
$2,482
1%$2,550
9%$3,290
60%$3,227
47%$2,500
23%$2,975
1%Discover rentals in Salem, NH
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Salem
18 Artisan Dr #318, Salem, NH 03079
1 bed
1 bath
$4,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Salem
30 Coburn St #2, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
225 Shannon Rd #B, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Salem
11 Tiffany Rd #1, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Verified
8 Lancelot Ct #24, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1 bath
$1,990
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Dec 6
2d ago
House for rent in Salem
30 Coburn St #2, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Salem
11 Tiffany Rd #1, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
225 Shannon Rd #B, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8 Lancelot Ct #24, Salem, NH 03079
2 beds
1 bath
$1,990
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Dec 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
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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 $2,205 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salem?
Average rent prices in Salem have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 27% since last year.
How does Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salem is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 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 $88,000/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).