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Rental Market Trends in Salem, OR

What is the average rent in Salem, OR?

$1,202/month

Average Rent

659 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Salem, OR is $1,202 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,257 per month for a studio, $1,202 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,398 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,865 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,257/month
448 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,202/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,398/month
915 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,865/month
1,166 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,349/month
471 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,807/month
805 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,364/month
1,379 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,899/month
1,967 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,698/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,224/month
1,330 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.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Salem, OR
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Salem, OR
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
54% $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, Northeast Salem, Faye Wright and Morningside are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salem.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Salem
$1,025/month
587 Sq Ft
Faye Wright
$1,065/month
614 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,188/month
603 Sq Ft
North Lancaster
$1,202/month
681 Sq Ft
Northeast Neighbors
$1,208/month
659 Sq Ft
South Gateway
$1,249/month
654 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,338/month
686 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,341/month
660 Sq Ft
Sunnyslope
$1,396/month
704 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,455/month
672 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
$1,703/month
700 Sq Ft
Downtown Salem
$1,660/month
722 Sq Ft
Royal Oak Estates
$1,524/month
658 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$1,524/month
658 Sq Ft
Skyline Village
$1,505/month
728 Sq Ft
West Salem
$1,457/month
624 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,455/month
672 Sq Ft
Sunnyslope
$1,396/month
704 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,341/month
660 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,338/month
686 Sq Ft

Which Salem neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Central
$1,341/month
660 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,188/month
603 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,338/month
686 Sq Ft
Downtown Salem
$1,660/month
722 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,455/month
672 Sq Ft
South Gateway
$1,249/month
654 Sq Ft
West Salem
$1,457/month
624 Sq Ft
North Lancaster
$1,202/month
681 Sq Ft
Faye Wright
$1,065/month
614 Sq Ft
Sunnyslope
$1,396/month
704 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 $1,202, you’ll want to make about $4,006 per month or $48,072 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

Northeast Salem

Salem, OR

Salem Downtown Historic District

Salem, OR

Studio
$788/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,021/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,238/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,774/month
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Apartment communities in Salem we think you'll love

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$1,373 - $2,232

Studio - 3 Beds

Willamette Park

Willamette Park

825 Harritt Dr NW,
Salem, OR 97304

$1,395 - $2,083 Total Monthly Price

2-3 Beds

Gateway Village Apartments

Gateway Village Apartments

1900 Madras St Se,
Salem, OR 97306

$1,600 - $1,615

2 Beds

Encore Apartments – Modern Living in South Salem!

Encore Apartments – Modern Living in South Salem!

5861 Reed Ln SE,
Salem, OR 97306

$1,395 - $1,795

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Salem, OR

Norris & Stevens, Inc.
Norris & Stevens, Inc.
  • 65

    Communities

  • 5,081

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

17 Communities in Salem
SMI Property Management
SMI Property Management
  • 19

    Communities

  • 1,234

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

13 Communities in Salem
Valley First Property Management, LLC
Valley First Property Management, LLC
  • 10

    Communities

  • 528

    Units

  • 3

    Cities

8 Communities in Salem
Place2B
Place2B
  • 10

    Communities

  • 728

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

6 Communities in Salem
SVN International Corp
SVN International Corp
  • 77

    Communities

  • 4,209

    Units

  • 36

    Cities

5 Communities in Salem
MDI
MDI
  • 11

    Communities

  • 1,564

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

5 Communities in Salem
Affinity Property Management
Affinity Property Management
  • 46

    Communities

  • 5,936

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

4 Communities in Salem
Commercial & Residential Management Group
Commercial & Residential Management Group
  • 28

    Communities

  • 2,668

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

4 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 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.

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