Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Average rent in
Salem, VA

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, VA is $1,355. This is -29%, or $545, lower than the national average.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,355

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, VA is $1,355. This is -29%, or $545, lower than the national average.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

69%
17%
14%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

64%
36%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Salem, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, VA have increased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Salem, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Salem, VA is $1,267. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA costs about $1,005 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,280. Houses for rent in Salem, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,762.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,005

9%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,249

4%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,693

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,195

2%

42%

Studio

$965

467%

-

Studio

Average rent

$965

Last 30 days

467%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,005

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,249

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,693

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

42%

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.

Compare rent prices in Salem, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Salem, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Blacksburg, VA.

Salem

Median rent price$1,355
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salem, VA is 25% lower than the median rent in Blacksburg, VA.

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Yorkshire Place - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Yorkshire Place

805 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24153

2 beds

1 bath

$995

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The Crest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.4

Very good

The Crest Apartments

128 Rutledge Drive, Salem, VA 24153

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,255–$3,250

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10h ago

8.4

Very good

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100 Kimball Avenue, Salem, VA 24153

2 beds

1 bath

$1,280–$3,775

Price drop

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415 Union Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Salem

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415 Union Street #1, Salem, VA 24153

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

House for rent

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3d ago

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415 Union Street #3, Salem, VA 24153

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

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3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

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2d ago

8.3

Very good

Stonegate 860-879

860 Stonegate Court, Salem, VA 24153

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

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