Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$1,300/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Salem, VA
Average rent prices in Salem have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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, VA
Rent prices in Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salem is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,576. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | No Change | 337% | |
1 bedroom | $895 |  1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | 5% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,495 | 8% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $3,195 | 1% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem | $1,260 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,375 | 8% | - | |
Houses | $1,576 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last year
337%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
1%
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$1,260
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,576
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Salem, VA, 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, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Salem and Blacksburg by all bedroom counts and property types.
Salem
33%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, VA is 19% lower than the median rent in Blacksburg, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,250
46%$1,073
$1,389
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$1,630
41%$1,395
16%$1,103
24%$1,410
$1,125
4%$1,845
34%$1,200
6%Discover rentals in Salem, VA
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
$990
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 8
3h ago
231 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
1516 King St #1, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jun 15
7h ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$3,435
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1623 East Main Street #C, Salem, VA 24153
Studio
0 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1623 East Main Street #G, Salem, VA 24153
Studio
0 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1623 East Main Street #D, Salem, VA 24153
Studio
0 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
102 Academy St, Salem, VA 24153
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
3h ago
231 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,175
Apartment for rent
7h ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$3,435
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
House for rent in Salem
130 Heatherwood Ln, Salem, VA 24153
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,240–$2,340
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
231 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
102 Academy St, Salem, VA 24153
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
4 beds
2 baths
$2,220
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
23 East Main Street - 1Apt 1 #1, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
15h ago
House for rent in Salem
130 Heatherwood Ln, Salem, VA 24153
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$3,435
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,240–$2,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
$990
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 8
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Frequently asked questions for Salem, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Salem rental market.
How much is rent in Salem?
The average rent in Salem is $1,300 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salem?
Average rent prices in Salem have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salem is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Salem?
The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA is $1,076, while the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,301.
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).