Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, OR
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 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 $29 less per month on average than last year, showing little change in the market as of mid-2026.
Compared to national trends
Salem is 27.7% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 408 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Salem rent for $999/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,095/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,395/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,058/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,845/month. Apartments make up 76% of rentals, while houses rent for $2,100/month on average.
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$1,395/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $1,395 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $535 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
408
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $999 |  1% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 |  2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,057 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,845 | 7% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Area | $1,195 | |
Morningside | $1,350 | |
Northeast Neighbors | $1,295 | |
Northeast Salem | $1,225 | |
Northgate | $1,195 | |
South Central | $1,247 | |
South Gateway | $1,762 | |
South Salem | $1,395 | |
Southeast Salem | $1,300 | |
West Salem | $1,635 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,057
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,845
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
West Salem
Average rent
$1,635
South Gateway
Average rent
$1,762
Morningside
Average rent
$1,350
South Central
Average rent
$1,247
Northgate
Average rent
$1,195
South Salem
Average rent
$1,395
Northeast Neighbors
Average rent
$1,295
Central Area
Average rent
$1,195
Southeast Salem
Average rent
$1,300
Northeast Salem
Average rent
$1,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
5%
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
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, OR is 15% lower than the median rent in Beaverton, OR.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,647
3%$1,500
5%$1,595
7%$1,520
1%$1,847
1%$1,475
2%$1,572
10%$1,400
4%$1,499
$1,509
3%$1,695
25%$1,737
2%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
Studio
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Central Area apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
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
West Salem house for rent in Salem
3 beds
3 baths
$3,300
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4712 Silverton Rd Ne, Salem, OR 97305
2 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3568 Cherry Glen Pl Ne, Salem, OR 97305
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1055 Schurman Dr S, Salem, OR 97302
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
21h ago
5775 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR 97306
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,225
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4828 Lancaster Dr Ne, Salem, OR 97305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2d ago
Verified
4712 Silverton Rd Ne, Salem, OR 97305
2 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3568 Cherry Glen Pl Ne, Salem, OR 97305
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3875 Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR 97302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1245 Baxter Rd Se, Salem, OR 97306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,625
House for rent
2d ago
3932 Lancaster Dr Ne, Salem, OR 97305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1012 Big Mountain Ave S, Salem, OR 97306
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Price drop
House 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 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 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 $535 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Salem?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Salem are Northgate ($1,195/mo), Central Area ($1,195/mo), and Northeast Salem ($1,225/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Salem average around $1,140/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,400/month.
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).