What is the average apartment size in Salem City?

The average size for a Salem City, VA apartment is 913 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Salem City?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Salem City is $1,316 per month, a 4.05% increase from last years average of $1,265.

What is the average apartment size in Salem City?

The typical apartment in Salem City offers about 913 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Salem City, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Salem City?

The typical rent budget in Salem City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 92% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Salem City?

In Salem City, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Salem City is $1,316, a 4.05% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,265.

One-bedroom apartments provide 729 square feet for $1,100, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,319 offer 914 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,140 sq ft) for $1,581, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Salem City, VA

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,316	913 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,100	729 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,319	914 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,581	1,140 sq. ft.

Salem City, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Salem City, VA have increased by 4.05% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,265 to $1,316.

What's the typical rent budget in Salem City, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Salem City, VA (92%) 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 Salem City, VA?

3,699 or 36% of the households in Salem City, VA are renter-occupied while 6,441 or 64% are owner-occupied.

How Salem City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Salem City	$1,316
Richmond	$1,590
Arlington	$2,643
Alexandria	$2,140
Newport News	$1,424
Virginia Beach	$1,743
Norfolk	$1,564
Henrico	$1,589
Woodbridge	$2,086
Charlottesville	$2,101
Roanoke	$1,373
Blacksburg, VA	$2,327
Radford, VA	$1,367
Forest, VA	$1,430
Salem, VA	$1,316
Daleville, VA	$1,718
Christiansburg, VA	$1,764

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 Salem City 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.