Average Rent in New Hampshire

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Current Versus Historical New Hampshire Rents

New Hampshire rentals average $1,471 for a studio rental to $3,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,285, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $18 (-1.19%) year-over-year from $1,484 to $1,466. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3 (0.16%) year-over-year from $1,747 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-2.94%) year-over-year from $2,267 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (5.07%) year-over-year from $2,665 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $833 (26.74%) year-over-year from $3,117 to $3,950. 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 2.61% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.94% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.97% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$45.37	$1,466	$1,484 (-1.19%)	$1,321 (11.00%)
1 BR	$29.52	$1,750	$1,747 (0.16%)	$1,653 (5.85%)
2 BR	$26.35	$2,200	$2,267 (-2.94%)	$2,018 (9.00%)
3 BR	$21.82	$2,800	$2,665 (5.07%)	$2,573 (8.81%)
4+ BR	$19.62	$3,950	$3,117 (26.74%)	$3,475 (13.67%)

Historical Rents in New Hampshire

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Top Cities Near New Hampshire

There are a total of 40 cities nearby New Hampshire. The average rent in New Hampshire is currently $2,750 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 $8,400 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 25.76% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.62% more affordable. Two bedrooms in New Hampshire are about 26.82% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.07% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 40 total cities near New Hampshire in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Manchester, NH	$1,494	$1,850	$2,043	$2,060
Dover, NH	$1,025	$1,895	$2,175	$2,200
Haverhill, MA	$1,575	$1,875	$2,200	$2,200
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,300	$2,300
Lowell, MA	$1,900	$1,988	$2,275	$2,355
Salem, MA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Portsmouth, NH	$1,950	$2,400	$3,100	$2,800
Wakefield, MA	$2,703	$2,475	$3,368	$2,963
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,275	$2,900	$3,175
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,325	$4,800

Top Neighborhoods Near New Hampshire

There are a total of 98 neighborhoods in or near New Hampshire. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, and Back Bay. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 98 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 $3,808 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,808. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than New Hampshire's average rent, which is only $2,285. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near New Hampshire, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $8,100 average rent per month, Two Bridges 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	$2,000	$2,225	$2,700	$2,700
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,695	$3,800	$2,883
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,473	$3,350	$4,875	$3,425
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,600	$3,638	$3,500
South End, Boston, MA	$2,225	$3,408	$4,250	$3,725
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,435	$4,195	$3,750
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,200	$4,000	$3,775
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,250	$3,695	$3,779
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,427	$4,500	$3,790
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,500	$3,495	$3,995
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,626	$3,950	$3,999
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,368	$6,451	$4,500
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,963	$3,840	$4,725	$4,500
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,497	$4,422	$5,700	$4,550
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,516	$6,692	$4,559
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,600	$6,925	$4,615
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,250	$7,734	$4,800
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,895	$4,905	$7,850	$4,970
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,720	$4,691	$6,473	$4,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,500	$8,200	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,019	$5,000	$5,800	$5,079
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,390	$7,765	$5,263
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$5,000	$7,350	$5,295
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,200	$7,350	$5,350
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,801	$4,650	$5,950	$5,405
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,370	$5,615	$8,000	$5,650
East Village, New York, NY	$3,795	$4,295	$5,995	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,463	$6,285	$10,025	$6,167
West Village, New York, NY	$4,850	$5,775	$6,998	$6,200
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$5,100	$6,300	$9,995	$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, Lynn, MA, and Lowell, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,900. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waterbury, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,700. 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 29.16% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in New Hampshire is 30.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in New Hampshire is 22.73% 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	$1,494	$1,850	$2,043	$2,060
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,300	$2,300
Lowell, MA	$1,900	$1,988	$2,275	$2,355
Salem, MA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,900	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Everett, MA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,780	$2,825
Revere, MA	$1,750	$2,350	$2,875	$2,900
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,275	$2,900	$3,175
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,400	$2,900	$3,200

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 $4,698.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,573. 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 $4,448 per month. Or in other words, $86 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,498 per month. Which comes out to $81 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	$4,000	$5,250	$6,995	$5,350
10019, New York, NY	$3,825	$4,794	$6,995	$4,995
10003, New York, NY	$4,395	$5,800	$6,995	$5,960
10009, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,495	$5,995	$5,995
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$2,800	$2,950
10025, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,300	$5,150	$4,995
10038, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,495	$8,400	$5,495
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,750	$4,000	$3,875
11101, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,536	$6,575	$4,600
11201, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,395	$6,495	$4,795

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 $2,285. 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 $1,471 and an average price per square feet of $45.37. There are a total of 38 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 $1,749 and an average price per square feet of $29.52. There are a total of 221 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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $26.35. There are a total of 443 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 -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in New Hampshire?

A reasonable rent price in New Hampshire is around $1,828/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.