Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2025
Last updated on October 29, 2025
Last updated on October 29, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, VA is $1,310. This is -33%, or $635, lower than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, VA is $1,310. This is -33%, or $635, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, VA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Salem, VA is $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA costs about $1,022 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,260. Houses for rent in Salem, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,395.
| Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | 3% | 11% | |
| 2 bedroom | $1,300 | 3% | 5% | |
| 3 bedroom | $1,580 | 7% | 3% | |
| 4 bedroom | $2,399 | 2% | 24% | 
| Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Salem | $1,150 | 
| Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | $1,200 | 4% | No Change | |
| Houses | $1,395 | 5% | No Change | 
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,580
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,399
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
24%
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$1,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
5%
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.
Median rent prices in Salem, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Blacksburg, VA.
Salem
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, VA is 26% lower than the median rent in Blacksburg, VA.
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1d ago
805 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
813 Elizabeth Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
821 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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4d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
356 Pennsylvania Ave, Salem, VA 24153
4 beds
3 baths
$2,349
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
3 baths
$2,200
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2d ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$3,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$2,580
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jan 11
1d ago
231 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
500 Poage Ln, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
813 Elizabeth Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2h ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$2,580
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
231 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$3,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
1d ago
231 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
4d ago
821 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
500 Poage Ln, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jan 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
10h ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
813 Elizabeth Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2h ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$2,570
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
House for rent
1d ago
805 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,270–$2,530
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
500 Poage Ln, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent