Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Salem, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Salem

$1,400/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Salem is $1,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Salem

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Salem rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 remained the same 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 $1,325, whereas a house costs $1,612. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,085

No Change

34%

1 bedroom

$1,245

7%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,400

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,950

7%

-

4 bedroom

$2,600

3%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,085

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

31%

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 by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,999
increased by3%

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

196-198 East Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

196-198 East Broadway

196 E Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

56 Olive St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

APARTMENT - Other - SALEM, NJ

56 Olive St, Salem, NJ 08079

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

196-198 East Broadway - 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

196-198 East Broadway - 2

196-198 East Broadway - 2 #2, Salem, NJ 08079

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

196-198 East Broadway - 3 #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

196-198 East Broadway - 3

196-198 East Broadway - 3 #3, Salem, NJ 08079

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

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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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Salem?

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

How does Salem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Salem is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, NJ is $1,141, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,392.

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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