Salem, OR Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,611
1-year change
+0.3%
$5/mo
5-year change
+16.9%
$233/mo
10-year change
+62.9%
$622/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Salem

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$839/mo—0.0%
2016$951/mo+13.3%+13.3%
2017$1,040/mo+9.4%+24.0%
2018$1,098/mo+5.6%+30.9%
2019$1,144/mo+4.2%+36.4%
2020$1,199/mo+4.8%+42.9%
2021$1,303/mo+8.7%+55.3%
2022$1,462/mo+12.2%+74.3%
2023$1,564/mo+7.0%+86.4%
2024$1,568/mo+0.3%+86.9%
2025$1,602/mo+2.2%+90.9%
2026$1,611/mo+0.6%+92.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Salem changed since 2015?

Median rent in Salem, OR was $822 in 2015-01 and is $1,611 as of 2026-09 — a change of $789 per month over 11 years.

How much has Salem rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Salem, OR has changed +16.9% ($233 per month). The current median is $1,611.

What has rent in Salem done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Salem, OR has changed +62.9% ($622 per month). It is now $1,611.

Is rent in Salem going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Salem, OR has increased +0.3% ($5/mo). Current median: $1,611.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.