Average Rent in Dover, NH

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Current Versus Historical Dover, NH Rents

Dover rentals average $700 for a studio rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $675 (-49.09%) year-over-year from $1,375 to $700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (6.73%) year-over-year from $1,733 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (6.15%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $367 (-13.25%) year-over-year from $2,767 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $415 (-12.33%) year-over-year from $3,365 to $2,950. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.74% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.47% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$9.33	$700	$1,375 (-49.09%)	$1,763 (-60.28%)
1 BR	$36.00	$1,850	$1,733 (6.73%)	$1,899 (-2.59%)
2 BR	$28.62	$2,300	$2,167 (6.15%)	$2,311 (-0.47%)
3 BR	$21.05	$2,400	$2,767 (-13.25%)	$2,574 (-6.77%)
4+ BR	$22.82	$2,950	$3,365 (-12.33%)	$2,700 (9.26%)

Historical Rents in Dover, NH

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Top Cities Near Dover

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Dover. The average rent in Dover is currently $2,925 per month. Our records show that Portsmouth, NH, with an average rent of $2,925, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Dover, NH is Portsmouth, NH. Monthly rents here are on average $2,925 per month.

Let's compare Dover, NH's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Dover, NH is 292.86% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 32.88% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Dover, NH are about 39.13% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 38.21% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Dover, NH in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Portsmouth, NH	$2,750	$2,425	$3,200	$2,925

Top Neighborhoods Near Dover

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Dover

There are a total of 2 counties located by Dover, NH. Some of these counties include Dover, NH and Portsmouth, NH. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,513. That's roughly around $34 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Dover, NH. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,925, Portsmouth, NH is the most expensive county by Dover, NH.

Typically, rent for studios in Dover, NH is 146.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dover, NH is 16.44% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dover, NH is 19.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dover, NH	$700	$1,825	$2,300	$2,100
Portsmouth, NH	$2,750	$2,425	$3,200	$2,925

Top Zipcodes Near Dover

There is one zipcode in or near Dover, NH. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,100. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 03820, Dover, NH at $2,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,100 per month is 03820, Dover, NH.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Dover, NH. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
03820, Dover, NH	$700	$1,825	$2,300	$2,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Dover Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Dover, NH?

The average monthly rental price for Dover, NH apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Dover, NH rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Dover, NH.

How much is a studio apartment in Dover, NH?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $700 and an average price per square feet of $9.33. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Dover.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Dover, NH?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $36.00. There are a total of 20 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dover.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Dover, NH?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $28.62. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dover.

How have rent prices in Dover, NH changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Dover, NH can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.49%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Dover, NH?

A reasonable rent price in Dover, NH is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.