Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$1,400/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Salem, VA
Average rent prices in Salem have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,297, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $953 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,299.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,045 | No Change | 386% | |
1 bedroom | $953 | 5% |  19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | 1% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $2,272 | No Change | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem | $1,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,297 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $2,300 | 35% | - | |
Houses | $1,500 | 3% | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,045
Last year
386%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$953
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,272
Last year
No Change
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$1,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,297
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
35%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
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
26%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, VA is 26% lower than the median rent in Blacksburg, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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44%$1,249
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11%$1,050
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1%$1,500
15%$1,060
Discover rentals in Salem, VA
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1194 Mountain Ave #2, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 30
16h ago
Verified
2400 S Clearing Rd #NA, Salem, VA 24153
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
3 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 4
12h ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,420–$3,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
1707 Ellis Ct #1, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
16h ago
Verified
2400 S Clearing Rd #NA, Salem, VA 24153
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
12h ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,420–$3,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345–$3,010
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
3 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 4
12h ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345–$3,010
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$1,099
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 30
16h ago
Verified
2400 S Clearing Rd #NA, Salem, VA 24153
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,400 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salem?
Average rent prices in Salem have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salem is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).