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Average rent in Salem, Oregon

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Salem is $1,257, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,601. Rent rates updated 7 days ago
Studio
$1,053
1 Bed
$1,257
2 Beds
$1,601
3+ Beds
$1,815
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Find an apartment for rent in Salem, OR

Searching for an apartment for rent in Salem, OR? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 104 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Salem. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Salem is $1,053 for a studio, $1,257 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,601 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Salem Rent Report: March 2025

Welcome to the Apartment List March 2025 Rent Report for Salem, OR. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,240, roughly the same as last month. Prices are now down 1.7% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Salem rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.

Salem Renter Confidence Survey
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released results for Salem from the second annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. The survey, which drew on responses from over 30,000 renters, provides insight into what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the 105 million American renters nationwide.

“Salem renters seem generally satisfied with their city,” says Andrew Woo, Director of Data Science at Apartment List. “They gave average scores to many categories.”

Key findings in Salem include the following:

  • Salem renters give their city an A- overall for satisfaction.
  • The highest-rated categories for Salem were its affordability and safety, which both received a B+ score.
  • Renters are mostly satisfied with local job and career opportunities (B), commute times (B), and the quality of local schools (B).
  • According to our results, renters are somewhat dissatisfied with access to public transit (C-) and access to parks and community events (D).
  • Relative to other nearby cities, Salem renters are slightly more satisfied than those in Spokane, WA (B+), Portland, OR (B), and Eugene, OR (C).
  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction included Arlington, VA; Lincoln, NE; Pasadena, CA; Boston, MA; and Madison, WI. The lowest rated cities included Newark, NJ; Bronx, NY; Bridgeport, CT; Baltimore, MD; and Salinas, CA.
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Sources:
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.
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