Rent in West Salem, OH
A 2-bedroom in West Salem, OH (ZIP 44287) typically rents for about $857 a month, with a range of $714–$1,000. Owner-occupied homes in Wayne County pay about 1.17% 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 | $720 | $720–$753 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $698 | $586–$810 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $857 | $714–$1,000 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,036 | $811–$1,260 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,176 | $931–$1,420 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
West Salem ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in West Salem, OH?
- About $857 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $714–$1,000. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in West Salem, OH?
- About $698 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $586–$810. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in West Salem, OH?
- About $1,036 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $811–$1,260. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in West Salem, OH?
- About $720 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $720–$753. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in West Salem, OH?
- About $1,176 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $931–$1,420. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in West Salem, OH?
- Owner-occupied homes in Wayne County pay a typical 1.17% 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 West Salem rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).