Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, OR
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Salem rent stands today
Salem, OR rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent levels across the city.
Compared to national trends
Salem sits 28.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Pacific Northwest. The city offers 426 total rentals, providing a moderate inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Salem rent for about $950/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,095/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,395/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rise to $2,095/month and $2,695/month respectively, while houses command a median rent of $2,150/month compared to $1,295/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$1,395/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $1,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
426
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Salem, OR
Average rent prices in Salem have remained the same 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, OR
Rent prices in Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salem is $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  2% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 1% |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,095 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,695 | 8% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Morningside | $1,385 | |
Northeast Neighbors | $1,245 | |
Northeast Salem | $1,212 | |
Northgate | $1,195 | |
South Central | $1,295 | |
South Gateway | $1,745 | |
South Salem | $1,395 | |
Southeast Salem | $1,295 | |
Sunnyslope | $1,725 | |
West Salem | $1,595 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,545 | 1% | 20% | |
Houses | $2,150 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
14%
West Salem
Average rent
$1,595
Northgate
Average rent
$1,195
South Gateway
Average rent
$1,745
Morningside
Average rent
$1,385
South Central
Average rent
$1,295
Northeast Neighbors
Average rent
$1,245
Sunnyslope
Average rent
$1,725
Northeast Salem
Average rent
$1,212
South Salem
Average rent
$1,395
Southeast Salem
Average rent
$1,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Salem, OR, 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, OR compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Salem and Beaverton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Salem
28%lower than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, OR is 17% lower than the median rent in Beaverton, OR.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,525
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2%$1,510
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2%$1,670
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5%$1,499
2%$1,695
12%$1,499
39%$1,795
3%Discover rentals in Salem, OR
5d+ ago
Morningside apartment for rent in Salem
3530 3530 Liberty Road SouthSuite G #G, Salem, OR 97302
Studio
0 baths
$250
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 20
5d+ ago
Morningside apartment for rent in Salem
3530 3530 Liberty Road SouthSuite B #B, Salem, OR 97302
Studio
0 baths
$250
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 20
5d+ ago
Central Area apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available May 11
1d ago
721 Hawthorne Ave Ne, Salem, OR 97301
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Area apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$5,625
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 16
5d+ ago
Central Area apartment for rent in Salem
Studio
0 baths
$5,625
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 14
5d+ ago
South Gateway house for rent in Salem
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Salem townhouse for rent in Salem
1396 Overlook Ave Nw, Salem, OR 97304
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
1055 Schurman Dr S, Salem, OR 97302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4712 Silverton Rd Ne, Salem, OR 97305
2 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3568 Cherry Glen Pl Ne, Salem, OR 97305
2 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Apartment for rent
2h ago
5851 Reed Ln Se, Salem, OR 97306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,690
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4828 Lancaster Dr Ne, Salem, OR 97305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,595
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
694 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR 97302
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3910-3930 Sunnyview Road Northeast, Salem, OR 97305
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2h ago
4892 Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR 97306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,475
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
3211 Autumn Chase Way Ne, Salem, OR 97305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1524 Park Ave Ne, Salem, OR 97301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1510 1510, 1520, 1530,1540,1550,1560 23rd Street SE, Salem, OR 97302
3 beds
2 baths
$1,865
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Salem, OR
Quick answers to common questions about the Salem rental market.
How much is rent in Salem?
The average rent in Salem is $1,395 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salem?
Average rent prices in Salem have remained the same 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 $555 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Salem?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Salem are Northgate ($1,195/mo), Northeast Salem ($1,212/mo), and Northeast Neighbors ($1,245/mo).
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?
Salem's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units also average around $1,400 per month. Both apartment sizes have seen rent decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 6.2% and two-bedrooms declining 4.1% annually.
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).