Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$1,029/mo
45%vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $1,029 per month as of May 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $921 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salem rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Salem, SC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Salem, SC
Average rent prices in Salem have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 45% 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, SC
Rent prices in Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salem is $1,029, whereas a house costs $1,649. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $775 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $900 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $900 | 5% | 43% | |
3 bedroom | $1,605 | 3% | 72% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 44% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Salem, SC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,029 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,575 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $1,649 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $887 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$775
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
43%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,605
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
72%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
44%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Salem, SC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,029
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,649
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$887
The table above reflects average rent prices in Salem, SC, 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, SC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Salem and Blaine by all bedroom counts and property types.
Salem
47%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, SC is 50% lower than the median rent in Blaine, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,049
88%$1,725
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3%$1,285
$2,200
15%$1,860
$1,545
7%$2,000
58%$1,107
125%$1,150
$1,900
$2,500
Discover rentals in Salem, SC
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
104 Harbor Lights Dr, Salem, SC 29676
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Salem
108 E Blue Heron Dr, Salem, SC 29676
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Salem
108 E Blue Heron Dr, Salem, SC 29676
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
104 Harbor Lights Dr, Salem, SC 29676
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
104 Harbor Lights Dr, Salem, SC 29676
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,150
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Salem, SC
Quick answers to common questions about the Salem rental market.
How much is rent in Salem?
The average rent in Salem is $1,029 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salem?
Average rent prices in Salem have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 45% since last year.
How does Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salem is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $921 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 $41,000/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).