City
Average Rent in Salem, Oregon
Salem is a city in Oregon. It ranks #130 out of 197 for places to rent. Salem is in
the counties of
Marion County, Polk County, Yamhill County and the metropolitan areas of
Salem, OR MSA, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Salem includes 5 zip codes, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Salem is $1,578 which represents an increase of 1.68% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Salem to rent places is 97306 with an average rent of $1,853. The least expensive zip code in Salem to rent places is 97301 with an average rent of $1,441.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Salem currently stands at $1,578.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 97301, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,441. This represents a difference of -9% when compared to Salem.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Oregon, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,734, showing a more expensive of +10% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +18% when compared to the rent in Salem.
$1,578
Salem
VS$1,441
-9%
97301, zip
$1,734
+10%
OR, state
$1,859
+18%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026