Last updated on July 13, 2026

Average rent in
Salem, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Salem

$1,500/mo

decreased by54%

vs previous year

The average rent in Salem is $1,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$3.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Salem

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Salem rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 54% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,599. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$700

-

-

1 bedroom

$775

-

-

2 bedroom

$925

No Change

44%

3 bedroom

$1,500

3%

75%

4 bedroom

$1,600

44%

59%

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

44%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

75%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

44%

Last year

59%

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

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,049
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salem, SC is 27% lower than the median rent in Blaine, TN.

Discover rentals in Salem, SC

108 E Blue Heron Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Salem

TOWNHOME - Other - Salem, SC

108 E Blue Heron Dr, Salem, SC 29676

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850

Condo 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 $1,500 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Salem?

Average rent prices in Salem have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 54% since last year.

How does Salem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Salem is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $60,000/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).

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