Salem, MA Rent History
110 months of data, 2017–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-06)
$2,742
1-year change
+5.2%
$135/mo
5-year change
+33.2%
$683/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Salem
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,728/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $1,807/mo | +4.6% | +4.6% |
| 2019 | $1,849/mo | +2.3% | +7.0% |
| 2020 | $1,956/mo | +5.8% | +13.2% |
| 2021 | $2,028/mo | +3.7% | +17.4% |
| 2022 | $2,238/mo | +10.4% | +29.5% |
| 2023 | $2,416/mo | +8.0% | +39.8% |
| 2024 | $2,557/mo | +5.8% | +48.0% |
| 2025 | $2,595/mo | +1.5% | +50.2% |
| 2026 | $2,624/mo | +1.1% | +51.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Salem changed since 2017?
Median rent in Salem, MA was $1,728 in 2017-05 and is $2,742 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,014 per month over 9 years.
How much has Salem rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Salem, MA has changed +33.2% ($683 per month). The current median is $2,742.
Is rent in Salem going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Salem, MA has increased +5.2% ($135/mo). Current median: $2,742.