West Salem, Salem, OR Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in West Salem is $1,581, a 0.59% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,572.
One-bedroom apartments provide 693 square feet for $1,298, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,588 offer 960 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,233 sq ft) for $1,974, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in West Salem, Salem, OR
Last updated: February 25, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,581 | 940 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,298 | 693 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,588 | 960 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $1,974 | 1,233 sq. ft. |
West Salem, Salem, OR rent trends
Rental prices in West Salem, Salem, OR have increased by 0.59% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,572 to $1,581.
What's the typical rent budget in West Salem, Salem, OR?
The largest share of rentals in West Salem, Salem, OR (47%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in West Salem, Salem, OR?
596 or 35% of the households in West Salem, Salem, OR are renter-occupied while 1,093 or 65% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in West Salem?
Northeast Salem $1,349/month
East Lancaster $1,378/month
Morningside $1,380/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,476/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in West Salem?
Southeast Mill Creek $1,554/month
West Salem $1,581/month
Central Salem $1,733/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Salem, OR By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Central Salem | $1,733 |
| West Salem | $1,581 |
| Southeast Mill Creek | $1,554 |
| South Gateway | $1,510 |
| Keizer | $1,485 |
| Faye Wright | $1,479 |
| Higland | $1,472 |
| North Lancaster | $1,452 |
| Northgate | $1,440 |
| Sunnyslope | $1,434 |
| Southwest Salem | $1,418 |
| Morningside | $1,380 |
| East Lancaster | $1,378 |
| Northeast Salem | $1,349 |
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Salem | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in West Salem is 9% lower than in Central Salem
$1,581
West Salem rent is the same as Salem average
Average Rent
$1,581
$1,733
Central Salem rent is 10% higher than Salem average
Average Rent
$1,733
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all West Salem apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.