Salem, MA · Essex County
Property management in Salem
Chelworths manages rental homes and multi-family buildings across Salem, from downtown condos to two-families and triple-deckers. Local pricing, rigorous screening applied consistently, and a 24/7 maintenance line.
Why Salem
A historic harbor city with year-round rental demand
Salem combines a walkable downtown, a working waterfront and some of the best-preserved historic architecture in New England. It is one of the North Shore's busiest rental markets, with hundreds of homes listed for rent in any given month.
Commuters reach Boston on the Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line in about 30 minutes, and a seasonal ferry runs from Salem to Long Wharf from May to October. Salem State University, Salem Hospital and a large visitor economy keep the city busy well beyond October.
Deep rental market
Around 300 homes were listed for rent in a typical month over the past year, across every size from studios to 4+ bedrooms.
Easy commute to Boston
Salem station sits on the Newburyport/Rockport line, about 30 minutes from North Station.
Waterfront and downtown
Harbor walks, restaurants and museums, including the Peabody Essex Museum, all within a compact, walkable center.
Solid rents across sizes
Two-bedroom homes averaged close to $2,900 a month over the past year, with three-bedrooms above $3,000.
Rental price report
Salem rents
Average asking rent for homes listed in Salem , from the Chelworths North Shore Rental Price Index.
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Average rent by bedrooms, last 12 months
Average asking rent weighted by number of active listings. Months with fewer than 3 listings for a home size are left out.
Homes listed for rent, last 12 months
Active rental listings in Salem each month.
Managing your Salem rental
What Chelworths handles for you
Pricing and marketing
Professional photos and listings on the major rental sites, priced against live North Shore rental data.
Rigorous screening
Credit, income verification, references and background checks, applied consistently and in line with Massachusetts fair housing law.
Rent protection
Optional rent protection plans that cover lost rent and eviction costs.
24/7 maintenance
Tenants call us, not you. Vetted local vendors and transparent invoicing, with a 24/7 owner portal.
Free rental evaluation
What should your Salem rental earn?
Tell us about your property and we'll send your market rent, our fee and your projected monthly net. No obligation.
- Takes two minutes
- Based on live Salem rental data
- The report is yours to keep
Prefer to talk? Call (617) 507-3333