Salem, MA Rent History
113 months of data, 2017–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$2,683
1-year change
+2.1%
$56/mo
5-year change
+26.4%
$561/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Salem
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,724/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $1,802/mo | +4.5% | +4.5% |
| 2019 | $1,845/mo | +2.4% | +7.0% |
| 2020 | $1,956/mo | +6.0% | +13.5% |
| 2021 | $2,024/mo | +3.5% | +17.4% |
| 2022 | $2,235/mo | +10.4% | +29.6% |
| 2023 | $2,413/mo | +8.0% | +40.0% |
| 2024 | $2,553/mo | +5.8% | +48.1% |
| 2025 | $2,602/mo | +1.9% | +50.9% |
| 2026 | $2,631/mo | +1.1% | +52.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Salem changed since 2017?
Median rent in Salem, MA was $1,724 in 2017-05 and is $2,683 as of 2026-09 — a change of $959 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 +26.4% ($561 per month). The current median is $2,683.
Is rent in Salem going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Salem, MA has increased +2.1% ($56/mo). Current median: $2,683.