Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 13, 2025
Last updated on December 13, 2025
Last updated on December 13, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, VA is $1,355. This is -29%, or $545, lower than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salem, VA is $1,355. This is -29%, or $545, 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 5% in the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,267. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA costs about $1,005 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,280. Houses for rent in Salem, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,762.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,005 | 9% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,249 | 4% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,693 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | 2% | 42% | |
Studio | $965 | 467% | - |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem | $1,301 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,267 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,762 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$965
Last 30 days
467%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,005
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,693
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
42%
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$1,301
Apartments
Average rent
$1,267
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,762
Last 30 days
6%
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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4d ago
805 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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10h ago
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1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$3,250
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2 beds
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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Available Dec 8
1d ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
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2d ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$2,325
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3d 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
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1025 East Main Street #B, Salem, VA 24153
Studio
0 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
3d 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
3d 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
3d 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
2d ago
813 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24153
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
10h ago
128 Rutledge Drive, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$3,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
100 Kimball Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,280–$3,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
231 Chestnut Street, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Salem
5819 Dogwood Avenue #1, Salem, VA 24153
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295
House for rent
Available Dec 1
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
1713 Ellis Court #1, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
4 beds
2 baths
$2,325
House for rent
2d ago
813 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24153
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
231 Chestnut Street, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Salem
356 Pennsylvania Avenue #1, Salem, VA 24153
4 beds
3 baths
$2,349
House for rent
Available Jul 15
3d ago
500 Poage Lane, Salem, VA 24153
1–2 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
4 beds
2 baths
$2,325
House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
415 Union Street #1, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Dec 8
10h ago
128 Rutledge Drive, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$3,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
100 Kimball Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,280–$3,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
128 Rutledge Drive, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$3,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
100 Kimball Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,280–$3,735
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Salem
2654 Stanford Drive, Salem, VA 24153
3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
House for rent
Available Dec 15
2d ago
813 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24153
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
500 Poage Lane, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
1025 East Main Street #B, Salem, VA 24153
Studio
0 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
415 Union Street #3, Salem, VA 24153
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 8
4d ago
805 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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