4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Salem, NH
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Salem, New Hampshire as of October 2026. That's the same as the citywide median and +1% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,950 |
| 2 | Keene | $2,120 |
| 3 | Laconia | $2,160 |
| 4 | Concord | $2,210 |
| 5 | Derry | $2,440 |
| 6 | Salem (this page) | $2,550 |
| 7 | Dover | $2,700 |
| 8 | Rochester | $2,700 |
| 9 | Somersworth | $2,700 |
| 10 | Manchester | $2,740 |
| 11 | Lebanon | $2,820 |
| 12 | Newmarket | $2,900 |
| 13 | Hampton | $2,960 |
| 14 | Nashua | $2,965 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | $3,100 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $3,780 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $3,430 |
| 3 | Exeter | $3,390 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | $3,100 |
| 5 | Nashua | $2,965 |
| 6 | Hampton | $2,960 |
| 7 | Newmarket | $2,900 |
| 8 | Lebanon | $2,820 |
| 9 | Manchester | $2,740 |
| 10 | Somersworth | $2,700 |
| 11 | Rochester | $2,700 |
| 12 | Dover | $2,700 |
| 13 | Salem (this page) | $2,550 |
| 14 | Derry | $2,440 |
| 15 | Concord | $2,210 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Salem.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Salem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen, MA | 4.3 mi | $2,630 | +$80 (+3%) |
| Derry, NH | 8.1 mi | $2,440 | $-110 (-4%) |
| Dracut, MA | 9.3 mi | $2,940 | +$390 (+15%) |
| Andover, MA | 10.5 mi | $3,420 | +$870 (+34%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 12.2 mi | $4,310 | +$1,760 (+69%) |
| Lowell, MA | 12.2 mi | $2,723 | +$173 (+7%) |
| Billerica, MA | 15.9 mi | $3,460 | +$910 (+36%) |
| Wilmington, MA | 15.9 mi | $4,470 | +$1,920 (+75%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 16 mi | $3,280 | +$730 (+29%) |
| Burlington, MA | 19.7 mi | $4,300 | +$1,750 (+69%) |
| Bedford, MA | 20.4 mi | $4,280 | +$1,730 (+68%) |
| Exeter, NH | 20.8 mi | $3,390 | +$840 (+33%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Salem — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Salem?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Salem, New Hampshire is $2,550 per month. This is in line with the citywide median of $2,561.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Salem?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $102,000 ($8,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $49.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Salem expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Salem's 4+ bedroom median of $2,550 is +1% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 51th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Salem rank for 4+ bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 4+ bedroom data, Salem ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Salem?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Derry ($2,440).