What's the average rent in Salem, OR?

Rental Market Trends in Salem, OR

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Salem, OR is $1,500 per month, which is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,500

0.0%No change month over month

-1.0%-$15 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

566

APARTMENTS

$1,366

HOUSES

$2,395

TOWNHOUSES

$2,095

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Salem, OR at $1,366 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,395 per month. Townhomes average $2,095 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,420
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$2,995
All	$1,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Salem, OR is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,420 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,995 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,323
2 Bedrooms	$1,990
3 Bedrooms	$2,150
4 Bedrooms	$3,195
All	$2,095

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Salem, OR is $1,323 per month, followed by $1,990 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,150 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,195 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,395
3 Bedrooms	$2,000
4 Bedrooms	$2,995
All	$1,305

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Salem, OR is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,395 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,995 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,325
2 Bedrooms	$1,995
3 Bedrooms	$2,395
4 Bedrooms	$2,995
All	$2,395

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Salem, OR is $1,325 per month, followed by $1,995 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,395 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,995 for a 4 bedroom house.