Salem, VA rental market
What is the average rent in Salem, VA?
Last updated October 30, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Salem, VA is $1,480.
$1,480
-$20
-$70
41
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $995 to $3,180.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 7 |
| $1,200 | 9 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 6 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 4 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,600+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $70 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,450 | $1,765 |
| Feb | $1,495 | $1,472 |
| Mar | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Apr | $1,360 | $1,472 |
| May | $1,285 | $1,419 |
| Jun | $1,225 | $1,500 |
| Jul | $1,279 | $1,450 |
| Aug | $1,400 | $1,402 |
| Sep | $1,460 | $1,400 |
| Oct | $1,449 | $1,495 |
| Nov | $1,550 | No data |
| Dec | $1,750 | No data |
Market temperature
The Salem, VA 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.
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Rent in Salem, VA is 26% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Salem, VA?
The average rent in Salem, VA is $1,480.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Salem, VA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Salem, VA is $1,200 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA is $1,130 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA is $1,300 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA is $1,750 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA is $2,000 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Salem, VA?
Houses in Salem, VA rent between $995 - $3,180 with an average rent of $1,480.
8. How has the rent in Salem, VA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Salem, VA decreased by $70
9. How much has the rent in Salem, VA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Salem, VA decreased by $20
10. How many available rentals are there in Salem, VA?
There are currently 41 rentals available in Salem, VA.
11. How do rent prices in Salem, VA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Salem, VA is $1,480 — 26% lower the national average of $2,000.