Hawthorne Commons
205 Highland Ave,
Salem, MA 01970
$2,193 - $5,871 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Salem, MA
What is the average rent in Salem, MA?
$2,169/month
Average Rent
707 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Salem, MA is $2,169 per month. This is 34% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Salem one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Salem, you can expect to pay about $1,633 per month for a studio, $2,169 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,611 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,618 or more.
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
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, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.1%, which averages out to $67 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
Legend
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Salem, MA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
6%
$700 - $1,000/month
12%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
73%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salem?
Based on current rent prices, Federal Street, Mack Park and North Salem are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salem.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salem?
Based on current rent prices, North Shore, South Salem and North Salem are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salem.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Which Salem neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Salem with the most apartments available are North Shore, South Salem and Mack Park .
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Salem, MA?
Because the average rent in Salem is $2,169, you’ll want to make about $7,230 per month or $86,760 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.
How does Salem, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Salem, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$761/month
$1,781/month
One Bedroom
$826/month
$2,264/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,722/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,337/month
Nearby City Rent Trends
Apartment communities in Salem we think you'll love
Property Management Companies in Salem, MA
Greystar
-
3,446
Communities
-
951,526
Units
-
887
Cities
5 Communities in Salem
Willow Bridge
-
706
Communities
-
195,320
Units
-
339
Cities
2 Communities in Salem
Peabody Properties
-
23
Communities
-
2,362
Units
-
16
Cities
2 Communities in Salem
Bell Partners
-
231
Communities
-
74,403
Units
-
121
Cities
1 Community in Salem
Winn Companies
-
162
Communities
-
33,021
Units
-
114
Cities
1 Community in Salem
The Dolben Company
-
61
Communities
-
14,362
Units
-
45
Cities
1 Community in Salem
Eagle Rock Properties
-
46
Communities
-
11,138
Units
-
39
Cities
1 Community in Salem
Princeton Properties
-
28
Communities
-
5,635
Units
-
20
Cities
1 Community in Salem
Learn More with Helpful Articles
Rental management, simplified
Our all-in-one suite of property manangement software makes the rental process easy. Screen tenants, manage payments, and more – all on Apartments.com
Methodology
† 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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.