Rent in Salem, IL
A 2-bedroom in Salem, IL (ZIP 62881) typically rents for about $771 a month, with a range of $771–$930. Owner-occupied homes in Marion County pay about 1.71% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $661 | $661 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $468 | $468–$767 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $771 | $771–$930 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $981 | $981–$1,210 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,444 | $1,444–$1,554 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Salem ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Salem, IL?
- About $771 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $771–$930. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Salem, IL?
- About $468 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $468–$767. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Salem, IL?
- About $981 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $981–$1,210. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Salem, IL?
- About $661 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $661. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Salem, IL?
- About $1,444 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,444–$1,554. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Salem, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Marion County pay a typical 1.71% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Salem rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).