City
Average Rent in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem is a city in Massachusetts. It ranks #129 out of 300 for places to rent. Salem is in
the county of
Essex County and the metropolitan area of
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Salem includes the zip code of
01970, 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 $2,527 which represents a decrease of -4.37% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Salem to rent places is 01970 with an average rent of $2,527. The least expensive zip code in Salem to rent places is 01970 with an average rent of $2,527.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Salem currently stands at $2,527.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 01970, is about the same cost, with an average rent of $2,527. This represents no difference when compared to Salem.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Massachusetts, the average rent for the same type of housing is $3,260, showing a more expensive of +29% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,856. This constitutes a less expensive by -27% when compared to the rent in Salem.
$2,527
Salem
VS$2,527
01970, zip
$3,260
+29%
MA, state
$1,856
-27%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 24 2026
Zip Codes in Salem, MA
01970$2,527
