Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Salem, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Salem

$1,400/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Salem is $1,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Salem

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Salem rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$975

3%

41%

1 bedroom

$1,300

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,400

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,150

8%

34%

4 bedroom

$3,000

7%

47%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

47%

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 by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,999
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salem, NJ is 30% lower than the median rent in Bear, DE.

Discover rentals in Salem, NJ

216 E Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

2BR/1.0BA

216 E Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Apartment for rent

196-198 East Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

196-198 East Broadway

196 E Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

26 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

Apartment for rent

120 Yorke St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Salem

Beautiful Townhouse Available for Rent!

120 Yorke St #7, Salem, NJ 08079

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

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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 July 25, 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 3% since last year.

How does Salem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Salem is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $530 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.

When is the best time of year to rent in Salem?

Based on our current listings, 9% of Salem rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 3 pet-friendly apartments available each month from the city's average inventory of 32 units.

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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