Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, VA is $1,322. This is -30%, or $578, lower than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, VA is $1,322. This is -30%, or $578, 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 decreased by 2% 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 $1,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA costs about $950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,295. Houses for rent in Salem, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,825.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $875 | No Change | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 6% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,195 | 1% | 78% | |
Studio | $875 | No Change | 326% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem | $1,095 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 8% | - | |
Houses | $1,825 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$875
Last year
326%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
78%
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$1,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
2%
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 25% lower than the median rent in Blacksburg, VA.
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Verified
823 Elizabeth Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 17
2d ago
821 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,222
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$1,895
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
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4 beds
3 baths
$2,349
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Available Jan 30
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
Apartment for rent in Salem
Red Lane Ext #B, Salem, VA 24153
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 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
5d+ ago
Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem
120 E Main St #LOWER, Salem, VA 24153
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 11
1d ago
231 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$925–$1,100
Apartment for rent
54m ago
Verified
823 Elizabeth Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 17
22h ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,070–$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285–$3,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
Red Lane Ext #B, Salem, VA 24153
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
1425 Deacon St, Salem, VA 24153
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$1,895
House for rent
1d ago
231 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$925–$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
821 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,222
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$1,895
House for rent
4d ago
500 Poage Ln, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
102 Lakehurst Ave #102, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Feb 19
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
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,070–$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285–$3,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
231 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
22h ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,070–$2,870
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285–$3,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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