Average Rent in New Hampshire

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Current Versus Historical New Hampshire Rents

New Hampshire rentals average $1,673 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,240, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $324 (21.99%) year-over-year from $1,475 to $1,799. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $15 (0.88%) year-over-year from $1,685 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-3.73%) year-over-year from $2,233 to $2,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $185 (7.07%) year-over-year from $2,615 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $417 (13.51%) year-over-year from $3,083 to $3,500. 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 up by 14.54% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.49% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.57% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$44.94	$1,799	$1,475 (21.99%)	$1,387 (29.67%)
1 BR	$31.64	$1,700	$1,685 (0.88%)	$1,656 (2.68%)
2 BR	$26.10	$2,150	$2,233 (-3.73%)	$2,020 (6.44%)
3 BR	$20.57	$2,800	$2,615 (7.07%)	$2,668 (4.93%)
4+ BR	$18.02	$3,500	$3,083 (13.51%)	$3,250 (7.69%)

Historical Rents in New Hampshire

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Top Cities Near New Hampshire

There are a total of 38 cities nearby New Hampshire. The average rent in New Hampshire is currently $2,625 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Albany, NY, with an average rent of $1,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near New Hampshire is Fire Island, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,450 per month.

Let's compare New Hampshire's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in New Hampshire is 2.36% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 27.87% more affordable. Two bedrooms in New Hampshire are about 20.15% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.84% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 38 total cities near New Hampshire in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Manchester, NH	$1,579	$1,850	$1,960	$2,000
Haverhill, MA	$2,500	$1,725	$2,100	$2,200
Lowell, MA	$1,095	$1,850	$2,025	$2,250
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,295	$2,273
Salem, MA	$1,375	$2,000	$2,395	$2,500
Nashua, NH	N/A	$2,235	$2,538	$2,600
Wakefield, MA	$2,283	$2,588	$3,253	$2,850
Arlington, MA	$1,650	$2,200	$2,800	$2,975
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,238	$2,800	$3,000
Portsmouth, NH	$1,950	$2,698	$3,350	$3,125

Top Neighborhoods Near New Hampshire

There are a total of 92 neighborhoods in or near New Hampshire. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 92 total neighborhoods in or near New Hampshire in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near New Hampshire is currently around $3,976 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,976. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than New Hampshire's average rent, which is only $2,240. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near New Hampshire, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near New Hampshire. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,325	$2,700	$2,650
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,800	$3,227	$2,900
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,400	$4,100	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,075	$3,663	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,398	$4,250	$3,725
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,152	$3,490	$4,699	$3,772
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,375	$5,850	$3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,200	$3,250	$3,895	$3,895
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,995	$3,242	$3,995	$3,956
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,338	$3,802	$3,495	$3,995
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,200	$4,568	$4,047
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,205	$3,450	$4,500	$4,415
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,449	$6,575	$4,555
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,593	$4,495	$6,050	$4,580
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,584	$4,431	$6,250	$4,592
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,703	$4,600	$7,295	$4,600
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,775	$5,305	$7,600	$4,946
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,009	$4,903	$5,672	$4,950
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,695	$6,000	$4,999
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$4,903	$7,550	$5,076
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,242	$5,335	$6,865	$5,101
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,190	$5,345	$8,100	$5,145
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,898	$7,820	$5,250
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,050	$7,600	$5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,100	$6,254	$5,481
West Village, New York, NY	$5,100	$5,495	$6,950	$5,500
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,480	$5,100	$7,995	$5,525
East Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,750	$5,995	$5,950
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,520	$6,095	$9,273	$5,995
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,750	$7,150	$10,631	$6,300

Top Counties Near New Hampshire

There are a total of 43 counties located by New Hampshire. Some of these counties include Manchester, NH, Lowell, MA, and Lynn, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,935. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waterbury, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $25,000, Southampton, NY is the most expensive county by New Hampshire.

Typically, rent for studios in New Hampshire is 19.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in New Hampshire is 34.94% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in New Hampshire is 29.39% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Manchester, NH	$1,579	$1,850	$1,960	$2,000
Lowell, MA	$1,095	$1,850	$2,025	$2,250
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,295	$2,273
Salem, MA	$1,375	$2,000	$2,395	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600	$2,595
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,650
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,298	$2,800	$2,900
Arlington, MA	$1,650	$2,200	$2,800	$2,975
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,238	$2,800	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near New Hampshire

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near New Hampshire. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,873.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,538. That's at least $90 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near New Hampshire is $4,545 per month. Or in other words, $89 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,404 per month. Which comes out to $86 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in New Hampshire. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10016, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,300	$7,395	$5,395
10019, New York, NY	$3,830	$4,850	$6,536	$5,015
10003, New York, NY	$4,500	$6,425	$6,995	$6,113
10009, New York, NY	$3,488	$5,550	$5,934	$5,835
02135, Boston, MA	$1,890	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
10025, New York, NY	$3,295	$4,895	$5,500	$5,150
10038, New York, NY	$4,439	$5,265	$6,865	$5,265
02127, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,050	$3,925	$3,900
11101, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,487	$6,575	$4,660
11201, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,495	$6,429	$4,750

Frequently Asked Questions - New Hampshire Average Rents

What is the average rent price in New Hampshire?

The average monthly rental price for New Hampshire apartments for rent is approximately $2,240. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.

How much is a studio apartment in New Hampshire?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,673 and an average price per square feet of $44.94. There are a total of 61 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in New Hampshire.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in New Hampshire?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $31.64. There are a total of 241 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in New Hampshire.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in New Hampshire?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,164 and an average price per square feet of $26.10. There are a total of 480 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in New Hampshire.

How have rent prices in New Hampshire changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in New Hampshire can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in New Hampshire?

A reasonable rent price in New Hampshire is around $1,792/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.