Rent in Salem, MO
A 2-bedroom in Salem, MO (ZIP 65560) typically rents for about $786 a month, with a range of $786–$998. Owner-occupied homes in Dent County pay about 0.52% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $735 | $735 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $473 | $473–$763 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $786 | $786–$998 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $797 | $797–$1,189 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,497 | $1,497 | 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, MO?
- About $786 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $786–$998. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Salem, MO?
- About $473 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $473–$763. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Salem, MO?
- About $797 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $797–$1,189. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Salem, MO?
- About $735 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $735. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Salem, MO?
- About $1,497 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,497. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Salem, MO?
- Owner-occupied homes in Dent County pay a typical 0.52% 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 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).