1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Salem, NH
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $2,591 and +5% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Salem
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Salem
Compare Salem's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,020 |
| 2 | Laconia | $1,150 |
| 3 | Keene | $1,220 |
| 4 | Concord | $1,270 |
| 5 | Derry | $1,350 |
| 6 | Dover | $1,430 |
| 7 | Rochester | $1,430 |
| 8 | Somersworth | $1,430 |
| 9 | Salem (this page) | $1,460 |
| 10 | Hooksett | $1,540 |
| 11 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 12 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 13 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 14 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 15 | Hampton | $1,630 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $2,170 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $1,850 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $1,660 |
| 4 | Hampton | $1,630 |
| 5 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 6 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 7 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 8 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 9 | Hooksett | $1,540 |
| 10 | Salem (this page) | $1,460 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $1,430 |
| 12 | Rochester | $1,430 |
| 13 | Dover | $1,430 |
| 14 | Derry | $1,350 |
| 15 | Concord | $1,270 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Salem.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Salem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen, MA | 4.3 mi | $1,510 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Derry, NH | 8.1 mi | $1,350 | $-110 (-8%) |
| Dracut, MA | 9.3 mi | $1,690 | +$230 (+16%) |
| Andover, MA | 10.5 mi | $1,970 | +$510 (+35%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 12.2 mi | $2,480 | +$1,020 (+70%) |
| Lowell, MA | 12.2 mi | $1,565 | +$105 (+7%) |
| Billerica, MA | 15.9 mi | $2,005 | +$545 (+37%) |
| Wilmington, MA | 15.9 mi | $2,840 | +$1,380 (+95%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 16 mi | $1,890 | +$430 (+29%) |
| Burlington, MA | 19.7 mi | $2,730 | +$1,270 (+87%) |
| Bedford, MA | 20.4 mi | $2,730 | +$1,270 (+87%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 21 mi | $1,850 | +$390 (+27%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Salem — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Salem?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Salem, New Hampshire is $1,460 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $2,591.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Salem?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,400 ($4,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Salem expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Salem's 1-bedroom median of $1,460 is +5% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Salem rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 1-bedroom data, Salem ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Salem?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Derry ($1,350).