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Rental Market Trends in Salem, OR

What is the average rent in Salem, OR?

$1,187/month

Average Rent

659 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Salem, OR is $1,187 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $1,229 per month for a studio, $1,187 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 $1,792 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,229/month
447 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,187/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,393/month
900 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,792/month
1,157 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,871/month
923 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,372/month
1,365 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,166/month
2,097 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,139/month
668 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,415/month
862 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,059/month
1,337 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,090/month
1,116 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Salem, OR?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $8 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 June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Salem, OR
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Salem, OR
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
23% $700 - $1,000/month
52% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% 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, Morningside and North Lancaster are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salem.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northgate
$1,105/month
558 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,188/month
699 Sq Ft
North Lancaster
$1,251/month
689 Sq Ft
South Gateway
$1,274/month
745 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,359/month
678 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,399/month
763 Sq Ft
Lancaster Estates
$1,421/month
640 Sq Ft
Reimann Gardens
$1,421/month
640 Sq Ft
West Salem
$1,557/month
716 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,670/month
747 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salem?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Salem, Salem Downtown Historic District and South Central are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salem.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Salem
$1,737/month
659 Sq Ft
Salem Downtown Historic District
$1,734/month
572 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,670/month
747 Sq Ft
West Salem
$1,557/month
716 Sq Ft
Lancaster Estates
$1,421/month
640 Sq Ft
Reimann Gardens
$1,421/month
640 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,399/month
763 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,359/month
678 Sq Ft
South Gateway
$1,274/month
745 Sq Ft
North Lancaster
$1,251/month
689 Sq Ft

Which Salem neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Salem with the most apartments available are Hayesville, Downtown Salem and East Lancaster .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,359/month
678 Sq Ft
Downtown Salem
$1,737/month
659 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,399/month
763 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,670/month
747 Sq Ft
Salem Downtown Historic District
$1,734/month
572 Sq Ft
Lancaster Estates
$1,421/month
640 Sq Ft
Reimann Gardens
$1,421/month
640 Sq Ft
North Lancaster
$1,251/month
689 Sq Ft
Northgate
$1,105/month
558 Sq Ft
West Salem
$1,557/month
716 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 $1,187, you’ll want to make about $3,956 per month or $47,472 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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Apartment Averages

Northgate

Salem, OR

Downtown Salem

Salem, OR

Studio
$708/month
$1,224/month
One Bedroom
$1,058/month
$1,333/month
Two Bedroom
$1,143/month
$2,237/month
Three Bedroom
$1,416/month
$3,098/month
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114 Greencrest St NE,
Salem, OR 97301

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,245 - $1,965

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Encore Apartments

5861 Reed Ln SE,
Salem, OR 97306

2 Beds | $1,615 - $1,690

Cappella

Cappella

4752 Liberty Rd S,
Salem, OR 97302

2 Beds | $1,699

Acero West Salem

Acero West Salem

1948 Linwood Rd NW,
Salem, OR 97304

1-2 Beds | $1,585 - $1,846

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5 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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