Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, OR
Average rent in
Last updated on September 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 $1,399/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent levels.
Compared to national trends
Salem is 26.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Pacific Northwest. The city offers 402 total rentals, mostly apartments.
Price ranges
Studios in Salem rent for about $975/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,100/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,425/month. Houses rent higher at $2,195/month, while apartments average $1,295/month, consistent with the inventory split favoring apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents have cooled by 19.9% year over year, a notable divergence from the citywide trend. This segment's decline contrasts with the overall flat rent levels in Salem, OR, showing a specific shift for smaller units.
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$1,399/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $1,399 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $501 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
402
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 |  9% |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,425 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | 12% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Area | $1,112 | |
Faye Wright | $1,445 | |
Morningside | $1,395 | |
Northeast Neighbors | $1,356 | |
Northgate | $1,210 | |
South Central | $1,372 | |
South Gateway | $1,897 | |
South Salem | $1,715 | |
Southeast Salem | $1,250 | |
West Salem | $1,625 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,095 | 9% | 68% | |
Houses | $2,195 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
2%
West Salem
Average rent
$1,625
Morningside
Average rent
$1,395
South Central
Average rent
$1,372
South Salem
Average rent
$1,715
South Gateway
Average rent
$1,897
Southeast Salem
Average rent
$1,250
Northeast Neighbors
Average rent
$1,356
Northgate
Average rent
$1,210
Faye Wright
Average rent
$1,445
Central Area
Average rent
$1,112
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
68%
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
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
26%lower than the national median
11%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.
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5%$1,550
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1%$1,847
23%$1,750
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
17h ago
1262 Highland Ave Ne, Salem, OR 97301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,026
Apartment for rent
14h ago
704 Norman Ave Ne, Salem, OR 97301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
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
Morningside house for rent in Salem
2320 Audubon Ave Se, Salem, OR 97302
3 beds
3 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
6755 Devon Ave Se, Salem, OR 97306
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Sep 21
4d ago
Verified
1055 Schurman Dr S, Salem, OR 97302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
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
8h ago
190 Boone Rd Se, Salem, OR 97306
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$2,045
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
8h ago
Verified
4470 Conser Way Ne, Salem, OR 97305
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1055 Schurman Dr S, Salem, OR 97302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4712 Silverton Rd Ne, Salem, OR 97305
2 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1253 Royvonne Ave Se, Salem, OR 97302
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5517 PO Box 5517, Salem, OR 97304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1194 Barnes Ave Se, Salem, OR 97306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,449
Apartment for rent
4d ago
190 Boone Rd Se, Salem, OR 97306
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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 $1,399 per month as of September 12, 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 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $501 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Salem?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Salem are Central Area ($1,112/mo), Northgate ($1,210/mo), and Southeast Salem ($1,250/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?
March offers the lowest rents in Salem, with approximately 3% savings compared to November's peak prices. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while August sees the highest competition.
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).