West Salem, Salem, OR Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in West Salem is $1,572, a 0.92% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,557.
One-bedroom apartments provide 693 square feet for $1,297, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,556 offer 960 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,225 sq ft) for $2,015, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in West Salem, Salem, OR
Last updated: April 17, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,572 | 941 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,297 | 693 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,556 | 960 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,015 | 1,225 sq. ft. |
West Salem, Salem, OR rent trends
Rental prices in West Salem, Salem, OR have increased by 0.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,557 to $1,572.
What's the typical rent budget in West Salem, Salem, OR?
The largest share of rentals in West Salem, Salem, OR (48%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 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?
603 or 36% of the households in West Salem, Salem, OR are renter-occupied while 1,086 or 64% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in West Salem?
East Lancaster $1,302/month
Sunnyslope $1,395/month
Morningside $1,397/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,475/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in West Salem?
West Salem $1,569/month
Southeast Mill Creek $1,591/month
Central Salem $1,677/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 | $1,677 |
| Southeast Mill Creek | $1,591 |
| West Salem | $1,569 |
| Higland | $1,512 |
| Southwest Salem | $1,501 |
| South Gateway | $1,490 |
| Keizer | $1,480 |
| Faye Wright | $1,470 |
| Northgate | $1,444 |
| North Lancaster | $1,440 |
| Northeast Salem | $1,418 |
| Morningside | $1,397 |
| Sunnyslope | $1,395 |
| East Lancaster | $1,302 |
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Salem | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in West Salem is 6% lower than in Central Salem
$1,569
West Salem rent is 1% lower than Salem average
Average Rent
$1,569
$1,677
Central Salem rent is 7% higher than Salem average
Average Rent
$1,677
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.