Salem, MA rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Salem, MA is $2,750.
$2,750
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157
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $875 to $30,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 6 |
| $1,900 | 7 |
| $2,000 | 10 |
| $2,100 | 9 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 10 |
| $2,400 | 15 |
| $2,500 | 14 |
| $2,600 | 10 |
| $2,700 | 25 |
| $2,800 | 23 |
| $2,900 | 18 |
| $3,000 | 11 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 7 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 3 |
| $3,500 | 8 |
| $3,600 | 6 |
| $3,700 | 5 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 2 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,550 | $2,700 |
| Feb | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Mar | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Apr | $2,600 | $2,675 |
| May | $2,600 | $2,550 |
| Jun | $2,550 | $2,813 |
| Jul | $2,650 | $2,795 |
| Aug | $2,595 | $2,800 |
| Sep | $2,600 | No data |
| Oct | $2,555 | No data |
| Nov | $2,680 | No data |
| Dec | $2,713 | No data |
Market temperature
The Salem, MA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Salem, MA is 31% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Salem, MA?
The average rent in Salem, MA is $2,750.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Salem, MA?
Houses in Salem, MA rent between $875 - $30,000 with an average rent of $2,750.
3. How has the rent in Salem, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Salem, MA increased by $50
4. How much has the rent in Salem, MA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Salem, MA decreased by $50
5. How many available rentals are there in Salem, MA?
There are currently 157 rentals available in Salem, MA.
6. How do rent prices in Salem, MA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Salem, MA is $2,750 — 30.95% higher the national average of $2,100.