What's the average rent in Salem, SC?

Rental Market Trends in Salem, SC

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Salem, SC is $2,200 per month, which is 15% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,200

-12.0%-$300 decrease month-over-month

17.3%$325 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$3,500

HOUSES

$1,300

TOWNHOUSES

$1,850

As of May 2026, houses are the most affordable rental option in Salem, SC at $1,300 per month, while apartments are the most expensive at $3,500 per month. Townhomes average $1,850 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,850
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$2,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom rental in Salem, SC is $1,850 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,250
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$1,300

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Salem, SC is $1,250 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom house.