Rent by ZIP code in Salem
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97304 | Polk County | $1,870 | +14% |
| 97306 | Marion County | $1,786 | +9% |
| 97317 | Marion County | $1,677 | +2% |
| 97305 | Marion County | $1,598 | -2% |
| 97302 | Marion County | $1,457 | -11% |
| 97301 | Marion County | $1,449 | -12% |
Rent by bedroom count in Salem
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Marion County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,285 | +8.8% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,294 | +7.7% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,692 | +8.5% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,341 | +8.4% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,564 | +9.7% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Salem?
Typical rent across Marion County is $1,594 as of August 2026. That is about level with a year earlier and up 19.2% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Marion County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,380 | +12.2% |
| 2022 | $1,526 | +10.6% |
| 2023 | $1,546 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $1,562 | +1.0% |
| 2025 | $1,589 | +1.7% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,594 | +0.3% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Salem rent questions
- What is the average rent in Salem, OR?
- Typical asking rent in Salem is $1,638 a month as of July 2026, across 6 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,449 to $1,870.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Salem?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Marion County is $1,692 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,294 and a three bedroom is $2,341. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Salem?
- Rent is flat. Typical rent in Marion County is $1,594 as of August 2026, within half a percent of a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Salem?
- ZIP 97301 has the lowest typical asking rent in Salem at $1,449 a month, compared with $1,638 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Salem?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Salem rent of $1,638, that is about $4,914 a month, or $58,968 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Salem sits in the Salem, OR metro area.