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Rental Market Trends in Salem, IN

What is the average rent in Salem, IN?

$607/month

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Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of August 2025, the average rent in Salem, IN is $607 per month. This is 63% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Salem more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Salem, you can expect to pay about $510 per month for a studio, $607 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $724 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $579 or more.

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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$510/month
530 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$607/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$724/month
390 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$579/month
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Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Salem, IN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated August 2025
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Salem, IN?

Because the average rent in Salem is $607, you’ll want to make about $2,023 per month or $24,276 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Mason Manor Apartments

Mason Manor Apartments

907 E Hackberry St,
Salem, IN 47167

$895

2 Beds

301 S Main St

301 S Main St

301 S Main St,
Salem, IN 47167

$900

2 Beds

409 W Walnut St

409 W Walnut St

409 W Walnut St,
Salem, IN 47167

$800

1 Bed

808 N Main St

808 N Main St

808 N Main St,
Salem, IN 47167

$800

2 Beds

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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