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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1 Carol Way, Salem, MA 01970
    1 BED $2,571+
    2 BEDS $3,092+
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  • an aerial view of the cityscape with buildings and skyscrapers
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    282 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
    1 BED $2,100
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    190 Bridge Street, Salem, MA 1970
    1 BED $2,628+
    2 BEDS $3,017+
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    248 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
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    332 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
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  • an old movie theater on the corner of a city street
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    177 Fort Ave, Salem, MA 01970
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    107 Linden, Salem, MA 01970
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    2 BEDS $1,900
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    4 Loring, Salem, MA 01970
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  • a view of a street with houses and cars
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    321 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
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    187 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a tv
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    12 Pope Street, Salem, MA 01970
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    40 R Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
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Salem, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Salem, MA have decreased by 1.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,702 to $2,673.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in Salem, MA is $2,673.

Average rent in Salem, MA

$2,673/mo Salem, MA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Salem, MA is $2,673.

    What's the typical rent budget in Salem, MA?

    About 35% of apartment rents in Salem, MA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 32% of apartments. Around 2% of Salem’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 2% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500. A share of 28% of apartment rentals in Salem are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Salem, MA (35%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Salem, MA

    47 /100
    Car-Dependent
    29 /100
    Some Transit
    26 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 47, Transit Score®: 29, Bike Score®: 26

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Salem, MA?

    Renting a house in Salem, MA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Salem, MA?

    Houses for rent in Salem, MA are usually located in non-central areas.

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