3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Salem, NH
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Salem, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $2,591 and +8% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,790 |
| 2 | Laconia | $1,810 |
| 3 | Keene | $2,080 |
| 4 | Concord | $2,210 |
| 5 | Dover | $2,310 |
| 6 | Rochester | $2,310 |
| 7 | Salem (this page) | $2,310 |
| 8 | Somersworth | $2,310 |
| 9 | Derry | $2,320 |
| 10 | Manchester | $2,520 |
| 11 | Newmarket | $2,560 |
| 12 | Hampton | $2,610 |
| 13 | Portsmouth | $2,660 |
| 14 | Hooksett | $2,670 |
| 15 | Lebanon | $2,700 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $3,430 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $3,230 |
| 3 | Nashua | $2,788 |
| 4 | Lebanon | $2,700 |
| 5 | Hooksett | $2,670 |
| 6 | Portsmouth | $2,660 |
| 7 | Hampton | $2,610 |
| 8 | Newmarket | $2,560 |
| 9 | Manchester | $2,520 |
| 10 | Derry | $2,320 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $2,310 |
| 12 | Salem (this page) | $2,310 |
| 13 | Rochester | $2,310 |
| 14 | Dover | $2,310 |
| 15 | Concord | $2,210 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Salem.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Salem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen, MA | 4.3 mi | $2,390 | +$80 (+3%) |
| Derry, NH | 8.1 mi | $2,320 | +$10 (0%) |
| Dracut, MA | 9.3 mi | $2,670 | +$360 (+16%) |
| Andover, MA | 10.5 mi | $3,110 | +$800 (+35%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 12.2 mi | $3,920 | +$1,610 (+70%) |
| Lowell, MA | 12.2 mi | $2,475 | +$165 (+7%) |
| Billerica, MA | 15.9 mi | $3,145 | +$835 (+36%) |
| Wilmington, MA | 15.9 mi | $4,060 | +$1,750 (+76%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 16 mi | $2,980 | +$670 (+29%) |
| Burlington, MA | 19.7 mi | $3,900 | +$1,590 (+69%) |
| Bedford, MA | 20.4 mi | $3,890 | +$1,580 (+68%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 21 mi | $3,230 | +$920 (+40%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Salem — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Salem?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Salem, New Hampshire is $2,310 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $2,591.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Salem?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $92,400 ($7,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Salem expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Salem's 3-bedroom median of $2,310 is +8% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Salem rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 3-bedroom data, Salem ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Salem?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Salem.