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Rental Market Trends in Salem, OR

What is the average rent in Salem, OR?

$1,193/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Salem, OR is $1,193 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/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 $1,235 per month for a studio, $1,193 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,393 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,847 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,235/month
450 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,193/month
661 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,393/month
913 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,847/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,047/month
415 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,801/month
1,051 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,332/month
1,444 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,085/month
2,477 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,398/month
881 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,917/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,305/month
1,317 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,213/month
1,234 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Salem, OR?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $5 more 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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  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salem?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northgate
$1,012/month
450 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,162/month
682 Sq Ft
North Lancaster
$1,230/month
671 Sq Ft
South Gateway
$1,364/month
732 Sq Ft
Sunrise Pointe
$1,379/month
725 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,389/month
678 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,420/month
724 Sq Ft
West Salem
$1,524/month
724 Sq Ft
Salem Downtown Historic District
$1,608/month
563 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,611/month
679 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salem?

Based on current rent prices, Gaiety Hill-Bushs Pasture Park, Downtown Salem and South Central are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salem.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gaiety Hill-Bushs Pasture Park
$1,859/month
710 Sq Ft
Downtown Salem
$1,699/month
629 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,611/month
679 Sq Ft
Salem Downtown Historic District
$1,608/month
563 Sq Ft
West Salem
$1,524/month
724 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,420/month
724 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,389/month
678 Sq Ft
Sunrise Pointe
$1,379/month
725 Sq Ft
South Gateway
$1,364/month
732 Sq Ft
North Lancaster
$1,230/month
671 Sq Ft

Which Salem neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Salem
$1,699/month
629 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,611/month
679 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,389/month
678 Sq Ft
Salem Downtown Historic District
$1,608/month
563 Sq Ft
South Gateway
$1,364/month
732 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,420/month
724 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,162/month
682 Sq Ft
Gaiety Hill-Bushs Pasture Park
$1,859/month
710 Sq Ft
West Salem
$1,524/month
724 Sq Ft
North Lancaster
$1,230/month
671 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 $1,193, you’ll want to make about $3,976 per month or $47,712 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.

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How does Salem, OR compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Salem, OR 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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Apartment Averages

Northgate

Salem, OR

Gaiety Hill-Bushs Pasture Park

Salem, OR

Studio
$708/month
-
One Bedroom
$990/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,153/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,452/month
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102 Greencrest St NE,
Salem, OR 97301

$1,275 - $2,210

Studio - 3 Beds

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Autumn Woods

4624 Lancaster Dr NE,
Salem, OR 97305

$1,600 - $2,500

2-3 Beds

Rivenwood

Rivenwood

424 Center St NE,
Salem, OR 97301

$1,249 - $2,025

Studio - 2 Beds

LIBERTY CREST APARTMENTS

LIBERTY CREST APARTMENTS

1032 Big Mountain Avenue South,
Salem, OR 97306

$1,725 - $1,925

2-3 Beds

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  • 4,393

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16 Communities in Salem
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SMI Property Management
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  • 1,021

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

9 Communities in Salem
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  • 6,948

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

5 Communities in Salem
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MDI
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    Communities

  • 1,565

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

5 Communities in Salem
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SVN International Corp
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    Communities

  • 3,374

    Units

  • 32

    Cities

4 Communities in Salem
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Commercial & Residential Management Group
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    Communities

  • 2,688

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

4 Communities in Salem
Avenue5 Residential
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  • 114,465

    Units

  • 205

    Cities

3 Communities in Salem
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Marathon Real Estate Services, LLC
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    Communities

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    Units

  • 5

    Cities

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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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