Salem, OR rental market

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Last updated August 21, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Salem, OR is $1,550.

Average rent

$1,550

Month-over-month change

+$50

Year-over-year change

+$75

Available rentals

437

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $650 to $6,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7004
$8002
$90011
$1,00033
$1,10043
$1,20044
$1,30049
$1,40045
$1,50041
$1,60029
$1,70017
$1,80013
$1,90018
$2,00018
$2,10016
$2,20018
$2,30020
$2,40019
$2,50012
$2,60010
$2,7008
$2,8003
$2,9008
$3,0003
$3,1002
$3,2003
$3,3003
$3,4004
$3,5003
$3,6001
$3,7002
$4,4001
$4,5001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $75 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,495$1,484
Feb$1,525$1,454
Mar$1,550$1,450
Apr$1,495$1,395
May$1,490$1,400
Jun$1,400$1,450
Jul$1,475$1,495
Aug$1,495$1,500
Sep$1,475No data
Oct$1,495No data
Nov$1,539No data
Dec$1,495No data

Market temperature

The Salem, OR 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.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Salem, OR is 26% lower than the national average.

Salem, ORvs.

$1,550

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Salem, OR?

The average rent in Salem, OR is $1,550.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Salem, OR?

Houses in Salem, OR rent between $650 - $6,500 with an average rent of $1,550.

3. How has the rent in Salem, OR changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Salem, OR increased by $75

4. How much has the rent in Salem, OR increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Salem, OR increased by $50

5. How many available rentals are there in Salem, OR?

There are currently 437 rentals available in Salem, OR.

6. How do rent prices in Salem, OR compare with the national average?

The average rent in Salem, OR is $1,550 — 26.19% lower the national average of $2,100.