Hawthorne Commons
205 Highland Ave,
Salem, MA 01970
$2,408 - $8,418 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Salem, MA
What is the average rent in Salem, MA?
$2,243/month
Average Rent
703 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Salem, MA is $2,243 per month. This is 37% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,665 per month for a studio, $2,243 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,706 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,244 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Salem, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $11 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Salem, MA
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Most rental prices fall within this range
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6%
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12%
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9%
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74%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salem?
Based on current rent prices, Waterfront District, Downtown Salem and South Salem are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salem.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salem?
Based on current rent prices, North Shore, North Salem and Mack Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salem.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Salem, MA?
Because the average rent in Salem is $2,243, you’ll want to make about $7,476 per month or $89,712 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.
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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.