City

Average Rent in Salem, Oregon

Salem is a city in Oregon. It ranks #143 out of 201 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 $1,547 which represents a decrease of -1.49% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in Salem to rent places is 97306 with an average rent of $1,799. The least expensive zip code in Salem to rent places is 97301 with an average rent of $1,379.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city Salem currently stands at $1,547.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 97301, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,379. This represents a difference of -11% when compared to Salem.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Oregon, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,724, showing a more expensive of +11% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,883. This constitutes a more expensive by +22% when compared to the rent in Salem.
$1,547
Salem
VS
$1,379
-11%
97301, zip
$1,724
+11%
OR, state
$1,883
+22%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated August 2 2026

Zip Codes in Salem, OR

97306$1,799
97304$1,589
97317$1,550
97302$1,460
97301$1,379