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Average Rent in South Salem & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in South Salem, Salem, OR. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,457/mo
▲ +2.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,145/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
41
available now
South Salem vs Salem, OR Average
South Salem is cheaper the Salem, OR average by $89/mo (6%). The citywide average is $1,546/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in South Salem?
As of June 2026, the average rent in South Salem is $1,457 per month across 3 apartment communities and 41 available units. Rents have increased $35 (2.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Centurion Real Estate Management, LLC - Salem starting at $1,145/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,457/mo.
Prices range from $1,145 to $1,829 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
South Salem Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in South Salem
Rent Prices by Apartment in South Salem
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centurion Real Estate Management, LLC - Salem | $1,145/mo | $1,424/mo | 29 | 4.5 |
| Willamette Meadow Property Management | $1,245/mo | $1,387/mo | 6 | 2.4 |
| The Grove | $1,619/mo | $1,687/mo | 6 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for South Salem Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in South Salem
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$58,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,457/mo.
Comfortable income
$70,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,145/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.
Median household income in South Salem is $71,900 , about 3% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in South Salem
Overall prices in South Salem runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by South Salem's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,457 |
| Utilities | $412 |
| Groceries | $566 |
| Transportation | $981 |
| Healthcare | $479 |
| Other goods and services | $766 |
| Estimated total | $4,660/mo |
Population
176,666
Median household income
$71,900
Census median rent
$1,323/mo
Rent as % of income
32.9%
Median age
35.7
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore South Salem Apartments
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