Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Salem, NH

Median rent

Median rent in Salem

$2,100/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Salem is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Salem

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Salem rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 Salem, NH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Salem, NH

Average rent prices in Salem have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,990.

Listings

Studio

$1,530

10%

26%

1 bedroom

$1,800

6%

24%

2 bedroom

$2,075

No Change

24%

3 bedroom

$2,450

4%

48%

4 bedroom

$3,500

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,530

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

48%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

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

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,275
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salem, NH is 8% lower than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.

Discover rentals in Salem, NH

11 Lancelot Ct #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

Apartment for rent

8 Lancelot Ct #13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

2 beds

1 bath

$1,990

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

Spacious 2 and 3 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Spacious 2 and 3

1 Meisner Cir, Salem, NH 03079

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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 $2,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Salem?

Average rent prices in Salem have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Salem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Salem is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $84,000/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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