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Rental Market Trends in Salem, OR

What is the average rent in Salem, OR?

$1,200/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0%

Increase in the Last Year

Salem, OR Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Salem, OR is $1,200 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Salem more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Salem average $1,253 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Salem average $1,200 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Salem average $1,395 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Salem average $1,862 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,253/month
462 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,200/month
661 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,395/month
913 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,862/month
1,166 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,138/month
378 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,934/month
889 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,396/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,780/month
1,891 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,552/month
676 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,929/month
1,053 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,097/month
1,259 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Salem, OR?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0%, which averages out to $1 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 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Salem, OR
Last Updated June 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
52% $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, Northeast Neighbors and North Lancaster are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salem.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Salem
$1,003/month
594 Sq Ft
Northeast Neighbors
$1,122/month
703 Sq Ft
North Lancaster
$1,205/month
683 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,223/month
589 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,274/month
673 Sq Ft
South Gateway
$1,342/month
694 Sq Ft
Sunnyslope
$1,438/month
698 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,450/month
663 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,455/month
685 Sq Ft
West Salem
$1,460/month
707 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salem?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Salem, West Salem and East Lancaster are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salem.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Salem
$1,690/month
731 Sq Ft
West Salem
$1,460/month
707 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,455/month
685 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,450/month
663 Sq Ft
Sunnyslope
$1,438/month
698 Sq Ft
South Gateway
$1,342/month
694 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,274/month
673 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,223/month
589 Sq Ft
North Lancaster
$1,205/month
683 Sq Ft
Northeast Neighbors
$1,122/month
703 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 East Lancaster .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Salem
$1,690/month
731 Sq Ft
South Central
$1,450/month
663 Sq Ft
East Lancaster
$1,455/month
685 Sq Ft
Hayesville
$1,274/month
673 Sq Ft
West Salem
$1,460/month
707 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,223/month
589 Sq Ft
North Lancaster
$1,205/month
683 Sq Ft
Northeast Salem
$1,003/month
594 Sq Ft
South Gateway
$1,342/month
694 Sq Ft
Sunnyslope
$1,438/month
698 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

Northeast Salem

Salem, OR

Downtown Salem

Salem, OR

Studio
$795/month
$1,228/month
One Bedroom
$1,027/month
$1,345/month
Two Bedroom
$1,232/month
$2,048/month
Three Bedroom
$1,790/month
$3,060/month
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102 Greencrest St NE,
Salem, OR 97301

$1,310 - $2,205

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Reserve at Hawk's Ridge

1569 Whitaker Dr SE,
Salem, OR 97317

$1,299 - $1,990

1-3 Beds

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Gateway Village Apartments

1900 Madras St Se,
Salem, OR 97306

$1,335 - $1,895

1-3 Beds

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Encore Apartments

5861 Reed Ln SE,
Salem, OR 97306

$1,395 - $1,690

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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 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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