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Rental Market Trends in Salem, OH

What is the average rent in Salem, OH?

$681/month

Average Rent

646 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Salem, OH is $681 per month. This is 58% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 per month for a studio, $681 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,108 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,222 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$681/month
646 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,108/month
1,105 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,222/month
1,187 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, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $11 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 July 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Salem, OH
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Salem, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
20% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Salem, OH?

Because the average rent in Salem is $681, you’ll want to make about $2,270 per month or $27,240 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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Salem, OH

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Bricker Place Apartments

Bricker Place Apartments

1662 Westview Dr,
Salem, OH 44460

2 Beds | $1,275 - $1,550

Villas at Franklin

Villas at Franklin

1600-1661 Fairview Ct,
Salem, OH 44460

2 Beds | $1,600

157 W 7th St

157 W 7th St

157 W 7th St,
Salem, OH 44460

3 Beds | $1,000

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310 Penn Ave

310 Penn Ave,
Salem, OH 44460

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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