What's the average rent in Salem, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Salem, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Salem, MA is $2,600 per month, which is 35% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,600

0.0%No change month over month

2.0%$50 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

197

APARTMENTS

$2,446

HOUSES

$4,250

TOWNHOUSES

$3,400

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Salem, MA at $2,446 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,250 per month. Townhomes average $3,400 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,650
3 Bedrooms	$3,113
4 Bedrooms	$3,400
All	$2,650

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Salem, MA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,650 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,113 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,400 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$4,100
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,400

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Salem, MA is $2,400 per month, followed by $4,100 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,208
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$3,000
4 Bedrooms	$3,400
All	$2,650

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Salem, MA is $2,208 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,400 for a 4 bedroom apartment.