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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
West Salem, Salem, OR
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Salem
$1,625/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in West Salem is $1,625 per month as of September 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Salem
47
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Salem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Salem, Salem, OR
Average rent prices in West Salem have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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
West Salem, Salem, OR
Rent prices in West Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Salem is $1,325, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in West Salem run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $250 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 |  2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,487 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 4% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Area | $1,112 | |
Keizer | $1,485 | |
Northgate | $1,210 | |
South Central | $1,372 | |
South Salem | $1,715 | |
Southeast Salem | $1,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,325 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,095 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$250
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,487
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
Keizer
Average rent
$1,485
Central Area
Average rent
$1,112
Northgate
Average rent
$1,210
South Central
Average rent
$1,372
Southeast Salem
Average rent
$1,250
South Salem
Average rent
$1,715
Apartments
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Salem, 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 West Salem, Salem, OR compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in West Salem and Keizer by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Salem
14%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Salem, Salem, OR is 9% higher than the median rent in Keizer, Keizer, OR.
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Discover rentals in West Salem, Salem, OR
2d ago
1143 6th St Nw, Salem, OR 97304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1061 Edgewater St Nw, Salem, OR 97304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
14h ago
8th St Nw, Salem, OR 97304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
351 Glen Creek Rd Nw, Salem, OR 97304
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,625
Apartment 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
5d+ ago
West Salem townhouse for rent in Salem
1392 Overlook Ave Nw, Salem, OR 97304
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
15h ago
1962 Wallace Rd Nw, Salem, OR 97304
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,465–$1,795
Apartment for rent
16h ago
West Salem apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$1,245
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
1d ago
640 River Valley Dr Nw, Salem, OR 97304
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5517 PO Box 5517, Salem, OR 97304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
14h ago
8th St Nw, Salem, OR 97304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1962 Wallace Rd Nw, Salem, OR 97304
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,465–$1,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
351 Glen Creek Rd Nw, Salem, OR 97304
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,625
Apartment for rent
14h ago
8th St Nw, Salem, OR 97304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
16h ago
731 Gerth Ave Nw, Salem, OR 97304
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,350
Apartment for rent
20h ago
533 Taybin Rd Nw, Salem, OR 97304
1 bed
1 bath
$975–$1,175
Apartment for rent
1d ago
640 River Valley Dr Nw, Salem, OR 97304
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5517 PO Box 5517, Salem, OR 97304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
14h ago
8th St Nw, Salem, OR 97304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
16h ago
731 Gerth Ave Nw, Salem, OR 97304
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,350
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for West Salem, Salem, OR
Quick answers to common questions about the West Salem rental market.
How much is rent in West Salem?
The average rent in West Salem is $1,625 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Salem?
Average rent prices in West Salem have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does West Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Salem is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Salem?
To comfortably afford rent in West Salem, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).