Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Salisbury, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Salisbury

$1,650/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Salisbury is $1,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Salisbury

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Salisbury rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Salisbury, MD

Average rent prices in Salisbury have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Salisbury, MD

Rent prices in Salisbury vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salisbury is $1,560, whereas a house costs $1,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Salisbury run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.

Listings

1 bedroom

$875

19%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,500

9%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,750

4%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,037

1%

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,037

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Salisbury, MD, 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 Salisbury, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Salisbury and California by all bedroom counts and property types.

Salisbury

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salisbury, MD is 31% lower than the median rent in California, MD.

Discover rentals in Salisbury, MD

Westbrook Commons - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Westbrook Commons

555 West Rd, Salisbury, MD 21801

2–3 beds

2 baths

$789–$903

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829 Riverside Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Salisbury

829 Riverside

829 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD 21801

3 beds

2 baths

$925

519 E Isabella St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Salisbury

519 East Isabella Street - 1

519 E Isabella St #1, Salisbury, MD 21804

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

713 Camden Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salisbury

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Frequently asked questions for Salisbury, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Salisbury rental market.

How much is rent in Salisbury?

The average rent in Salisbury is $1,650 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Salisbury?

Average rent prices in Salisbury have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Salisbury rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Salisbury is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Salisbury?

To comfortably afford rent in Salisbury, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Salisbury?

April offers the lowest rents in Salisbury, with approximately a 10% difference compared to December's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

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).

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