2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Salem, OR
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Salem, Oregon as of July 2026. That's +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,585 and +2% below 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 Oregon
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coos Bay | $1,100 |
| 2 | La Grande | $1,100 |
| 3 | Klamath Falls | $1,120 |
| 4 | Pendleton | $1,120 |
| 5 | Seaside | $1,153 |
| 6 | Hermiston | $1,190 |
| 7 | Prineville | $1,250 |
| 8 | Sutherlin | $1,260 |
| 9 | Roseburg | $1,270 |
| 10 | Cottage Grove | $1,330 |
| 11 | Newport | $1,330 |
| 12 | Stayton | $1,340 |
| 13 | Sweet Home | $1,360 |
| 14 | Astoria | $1,370 |
| 15 | Grants Pass | $1,385 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherwood | $2,520 |
| 2 | Lake Oswego | $2,455 |
| 3 | West Linn | $2,380 |
| 4 | Hillsboro | $2,165 |
| 5 | Wilsonville | $2,150 |
| 6 | Clackamas | $2,100 |
| 7 | Beaverton | $2,100 |
| 8 | Tualatin | $2,090 |
| 9 | West Slope | $2,060 |
| 10 | Gladstone | $2,060 |
| 11 | Portland | $2,039 |
| 12 | Scappoose | $2,030 |
| 13 | Oregon City | $2,010 |
| 14 | Happy Valley | $1,980 |
| 15 | Tigard | $1,965 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Salem.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Salem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keizer, OR | 7.6 mi | $1,470 | $-150 (-9%) |
| Independence, OR | 9.7 mi | $1,760 | +$140 (+9%) |
| Albany, OR | 19.6 mi | $1,450 | $-170 (-10%) |
| Woodburn, OR | 20.7 mi | $1,830 | +$210 (+13%) |
| Dallas, OR | 21.5 mi | $1,420 | $-200 (-12%) |
| Silverton, OR | 21.8 mi | $1,660 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Stayton, OR | 23.4 mi | $1,340 | $-280 (-17%) |
| Monmouth, OR | 23.8 mi | $1,510 | $-110 (-7%) |
| McMinnville, OR | 26.3 mi | $1,830 | +$210 (+13%) |
| Newberg, OR | 28 mi | $1,850 | +$230 (+14%) |
| Corvallis, OR | 30 mi | $1,655 | +$35 (+2%) |
| Lebanon, OR | 30.7 mi | $1,480 | $-140 (-9%) |
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, Oregon is $1,620 per month. This is +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,585.
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 $64,800 ($5,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.15/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 $1,620 is +2% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Salem rank for 2-bedroom rent in Oregon?
Among the 65 cities in Oregon with 2-bedroom data, Salem ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Salem?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Keizer ($1,470), Albany ($1,450), Dallas ($1,420).