Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Salem, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Salem

$1,400/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Salem is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Salem

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Salem rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Salem, NJ

Average rent prices in Salem have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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, NJ

Rent prices in Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salem is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,225

11%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,950

8%

26%

4 bedroom

$2,750

10%

45%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

45%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Salem, NJ, 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, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Salem and Bear by all bedroom counts and property types.

Salem

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salem, NJ is 22% lower than the median rent in Bear, DE.

Discover rentals in Salem, NJ

26 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

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.
23 Seventh St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

3 beds

1 bath

$1,450

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.
109 Thompson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Salem

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,600

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.
104 Thompson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Salem

Residential Lease, SALEM, NJ

104 Thompson St, Salem, NJ 08079

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,750

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Salem, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Salem rental market.

How much is rent in Salem?

The average rent in Salem is $1,400 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Salem?

Average rent prices in Salem have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Salem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Salem is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Salem?

To comfortably afford rent in Salem, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/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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