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Average Rent in Salem, OR & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Salem, OR. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,295/mo
Lowest Listed
$2,295/mo
as of Jun 11
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
1
as of Jun 11
Rent by Neighborhood in Salem, OR
Compare average rent across Salem, OR neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem 97304 | $1,976 | ▲ $82 | $1,459 | 3 | 16 |
| Keizer 97303 | $1,525 | ▼ $16 | $1,525 | 1 | 2 |
| South Salem | $1,509 | ▲ $245 | $995 | 2 | 63 |
| Northeast Neighbors | $1,400 | ▼ $8 | $996 | 4 | 24 |
| Salem 97317 | $1,392 | ▼ $62 | $1,384 | 1 | 2 |
| Salem 97305 | $1,247 | ▲ $33 | $1,159 | 1 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Salem, OR?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Salem, OR is $2,295 per month across 1 apartment community and 1 recently listed units.
The most affordable option is Centurion Real Estate Management, LLC - Salem starting at $2,295/mo. By unit type, a 4-bedroom averages $2,295/mo.
Prices range from $2,295 to $2,295 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 1 units were listed.
Rent by Bedroom Type in Salem, OR
Rent Prices by Apartment in Salem, OR
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centurion Real Estate Management, LLC - Salem | $2,295/mo | $2,295/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Salem, OR
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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
$92,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,295/mo.
Comfortable income
$110,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Salem, OR is $71,900 , about 35% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Salem, OR
Overall prices in Salem, OR 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 Salem, OR's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,295 |
| Utilities | $412 |
| Groceries | $566 |
| Transportation | $981 |
| Healthcare | $479 |
| Other goods and services | $766 |
| Estimated total | $5,498/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.
Google Search Trends for Salem, OR Apartments
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