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Rental Market Trends in Salem, OR

What is the average rent in Salem, OR?

$1,200/month

Average Rent

659 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Salem, OR is $1,200 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/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 $1,256 per month for a studio, $1,200 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,396 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,876 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,256/month
450 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,200/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,396/month
916 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,876/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,298/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,870/month
936 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,291/month
1,375 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,012/month
2,324 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,117/month
622 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,371/month
844 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,971/month
1,219 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,140/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,095/month
866 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Salem, OR?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $5 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
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Salem, OR
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Salem, OR
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
21% $700 - $1,000/month
53% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salem?

Based on current rent prices, Northgate, Northeast Neighbors and North Lancaster are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salem.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northgate
$1,032/month
526 Sq Ft
Northeast Neighbors
$1,101/month
612 Sq Ft
North Lancaster
$1,203/month
675 Sq Ft
South Salem
$1,220/month
832 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,237/month
637 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,291/month
630 Sq Ft
South Gateway
$1,373/month
716 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,377/month
686 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,444/month
681 Sq Ft
Sunnyslope
$1,489/month
728 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salem?

Based on current rent prices, Salem Downtown Historic District, Downtown Salem and Royal Oak Estates are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salem.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Salem Downtown Historic District
$1,614/month
562 Sq Ft
Downtown Salem
$1,554/month
604 Sq Ft
Royal Oak Estates
$1,501/month
658 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$1,501/month
658 Sq Ft
West Salem
$1,490/month
729 Sq Ft
Sunnyslope
$1,489/month
728 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,444/month
681 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,377/month
686 Sq Ft
South Gateway
$1,373/month
716 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,291/month
630 Sq Ft

Which Salem neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Salem with the most apartments available are South Central, Hayesville and Downtown Salem .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Central
$1,291/month
630 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,377/month
686 Sq Ft
Downtown Salem
$1,554/month
604 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,444/month
681 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,237/month
637 Sq Ft
West Salem
$1,490/month
729 Sq Ft
South Gateway
$1,373/month
716 Sq Ft
North Lancaster
$1,203/month
675 Sq Ft
Salem Downtown Historic District
$1,614/month
562 Sq Ft
Royal Oak Estates
$1,501/month
658 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Salem is $1,200, you’ll want to make about $4,000 per month or $48,000 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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How does Salem, OR compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Northgate

Salem, OR

Salem Downtown Historic District

Salem, OR

Studio
$945/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,010/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,161/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,443/month
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1900 Madras St Se,
Salem, OR 97306

$1,335 - $1,895

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Property Management Companies in Salem, OR

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  • 4,206

    Units

  • 17

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16 Communities in Salem
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SMI Property Management
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    Communities

  • 995

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

13 Communities in Salem
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Place2B
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    Communities

  • 728

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

6 Communities in Salem
SVN International Corp
SVN International Corp
  • 68

    Communities

  • 3,537

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

5 Communities in Salem
MDI
MDI
  • 11

    Communities

  • 1,564

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

5 Communities in Salem
Affinity Property Management
Affinity Property Management
  • 52

    Communities

  • 6,514

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

4 Communities in Salem
Commercial & Residential Management Group
Commercial & Residential Management Group
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    Communities

  • 2,668

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

4 Communities in Salem
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Marathon Real Estate Services, LLC
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  • 1,225

    Units

  • 5

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3 Communities in Salem

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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