Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, VA is $1,292. This is -34%, or $656, lower than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, VA is $1,292. This is -34%, or $656, 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 increased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,225. Houses for rent in Salem, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $875 | 1% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,225 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 17% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,195 | 4% | - | |
Studio | $1,200 | No Change | 470% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem | $1,095 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | No Change | 6% | |
Houses | $1,850 | 19% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last year
470%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
4%
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$1,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
19%
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 27% lower than the median rent in Blacksburg, VA.
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11h ago
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1 bath
$1,595
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$2,000
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,875
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
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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
Apartment for rent in Salem
1623 East Main Street #E, Salem, VA 24153
Studio
0 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
500 Poage Ln, Salem, VA 24153
1 bed
1 bath
$935
Apartment for rent
22h ago
231 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,175
Apartment for rent
2h ago
House for rent in Salem
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
House for rent
11h ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,165–$3,125
Apartment for rent
11h ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,340–$3,060
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
5886 Poor Mountain Rd, Salem, VA 24153
3 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Apr 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
22h ago
231 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
821 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,222
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
1d ago
500 Poage Ln, Salem, VA 24153
1 bed
1 bath
$935
Apartment for rent
3d ago
623 Moran Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,222
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2223 A-D 2223 Bailey Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
356 Pennsylvania Ave #1, Salem, VA 24153
4 beds
3 baths
$2,349
House for rent
Available Jan 30
22h ago
231 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1623 East Main Street #E, Salem, VA 24153
Studio
0 baths
$1,000
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Available May 1