2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Salem, NH
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Salem, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $2,591 and +16% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,340 |
| 2 | Laconia | $1,440 |
| 3 | Keene | $1,600 |
| 4 | Concord | $1,670 |
| 5 | Derry | $1,770 |
| 6 | Rochester | $1,810 |
| 7 | Somersworth | $1,810 |
| 8 | Dover | $1,820 |
| 9 | Salem (this page) | $1,920 |
| 10 | Hooksett | $2,020 |
| 11 | Lebanon | $2,030 |
| 12 | Manchester | $2,030 |
| 13 | Newmarket | $2,070 |
| 14 | Nashua | $2,100 |
| 15 | Hampton | $2,110 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $2,850 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $2,430 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $2,150 |
| 4 | Hampton | $2,110 |
| 5 | Nashua | $2,100 |
| 6 | Newmarket | $2,070 |
| 7 | Manchester | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lebanon | $2,030 |
| 9 | Hooksett | $2,020 |
| 10 | Salem (this page) | $1,920 |
| 11 | Dover | $1,820 |
| 12 | Somersworth | $1,810 |
| 13 | Rochester | $1,810 |
| 14 | Derry | $1,770 |
| 15 | Concord | $1,670 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Salem.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Salem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen, MA | 4.3 mi | $1,980 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Derry, NH | 8.1 mi | $1,770 | $-150 (-8%) |
| Dracut, MA | 9.3 mi | $2,220 | +$300 (+16%) |
| Andover, MA | 10.5 mi | $2,580 | +$660 (+34%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 12.2 mi | $3,250 | +$1,330 (+69%) |
| Lowell, MA | 12.2 mi | $2,055 | +$135 (+7%) |
| Billerica, MA | 15.9 mi | $2,610 | +$690 (+36%) |
| Wilmington, MA | 15.9 mi | $3,370 | +$1,450 (+76%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 16 mi | $2,475 | +$555 (+29%) |
| Burlington, MA | 19.7 mi | $3,240 | +$1,320 (+69%) |
| Bedford, MA | 20.4 mi | $3,230 | +$1,310 (+68%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 21 mi | $2,430 | +$510 (+27%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Salem — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Salem?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Salem, New Hampshire is $1,920 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $2,591.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Salem?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,800 ($6,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Salem expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Salem's 2-bedroom median of $1,920 is +16% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 65th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Salem rank for 2-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 2-bedroom data, Salem ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Salem?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Derry ($1,770).