Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$1,300/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $1,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $640 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,249, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $895 |  4% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,287 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,275 | 4% | 47% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,249 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,525 | 16% | - | |
Houses | $1,450 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,287
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,275
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
47%
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
16%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
7%
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
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, VA is 20% lower than the median rent in Blacksburg, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$1,225
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7%$1,354
10%$1,822
13%$1,225
40%$1,395
20%$1,200
11%$1,350
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2%$1,500
14%$1,122
3%Discover rentals in Salem, VA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
501 Idaho Street, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
Available Aug 2
4d ago
916 Pyrtle Dr Apt C, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,249
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Salem
2 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem house for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
4d ago
102 Academy St, Salem, VA 24153
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
610 S Market St, Salem, VA 24153
Studio
2 baths
$1,045
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 8
5d+ ago
501 Idaho Street, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
Available Aug 2
3d ago
Condo for rent in Salem
2 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Condo for rent
59m ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$3,390
Apartment for rent
59m ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,330–$3,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
102 Academy St, Salem, VA 24153
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Salem
2 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
501 Idaho Street, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
Available Aug 2
3d ago
Condo for rent in Salem
2 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Condo for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
610 S Market St, Salem, VA 24153
Studio
2 baths
$1,045
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
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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 August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salem?
Average rent prices in Salem have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $640 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?
Based on our current listings, Salem welcomes pet owners with 39% of rental apartments accommodating furry companions. With an average of 36 listings available monthly, this works out to about 14 pet-friendly options each month.
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).