Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Salem, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Salem
$1,407/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Salem is $1,407 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $492 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salem
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 6% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,222, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Salem run $1,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,245.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,045 | No Change | 386% | |
1 bedroom | $947 | 8% |  9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,317 | 7% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,823 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 2% | 42% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salem | $1,175 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,222 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,625 | 24% | - | |
Houses | $1,750 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,045
Last year
386%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$947
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,317
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,823
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
42%
Downtown Salem
Average rent
$1,175
Apartments
Average rent
$1,222
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
24%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
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
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salem, VA is 24% lower than the median rent in Blacksburg, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,845
7%$1,270
17%$1,050
36%$1,324
2%$1,500
2%$1,467
$1,555
10%$1,225
15%$1,475
$1,200
2%$1,532
12%$1,025
21%Discover rentals in Salem, VA
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,165–$3,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
105 S Bruffey St, Salem, VA 24153
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3114 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153
4 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
1951 Millbridge Rd #NA, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available Oct 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
610 S Market St, Salem, VA 24153
Studio
2 baths
$1,045
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 19
2d ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,165–$3,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,360–$3,430
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
1951 Millbridge Rd #NA, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available Oct 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3114 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153
4 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
105 S Bruffey St, Salem, VA 24153
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
501 Poplar Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,275
House for rent
2d ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,165–$3,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153
2 beds
1 bath
$1,165–$2,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3114 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153
4 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
610 S Market St, Salem, VA 24153
Studio
2 baths
$1,045
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 19
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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 $1,407 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salem?
Average rent prices in Salem have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $492 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).