Average Rent in Portsmouth, NH

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Current Versus Historical Portsmouth, NH Rents

Portsmouth rentals average $1,950 for a studio rental to $3,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,050, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.85%) year-over-year from $1,967 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $383 (15.86%) year-over-year from $2,417 to $2,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $367 (12.72%) year-over-year from $2,883 to $3,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,550 (-43.40%) year-over-year from $5,875 to $3,325. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,430 (-29.30%) year-over-year from $4,880 to $3,450. 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 17.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.84% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.98% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.42% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$64.82	$1,950	$1,967 (-0.85%)	$1,440 (35.42%)
1 BR	$45.34	$2,800	$2,417 (15.86%)	$2,088 (34.13%)
2 BR	$32.00	$3,250	$2,883 (12.72%)	$2,724 (19.30%)
3 BR	$24.09	$3,325	$5,875 (-43.40%)	$3,600 (-7.64%)
4+ BR	$23.14	$3,450	$4,880 (-29.30%)	$3,739 (-7.73%)

Historical Rents in Portsmouth, NH

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Top Cities Near Portsmouth

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Top Neighborhoods Near Portsmouth

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Top Counties Near Portsmouth

There are a total of 1 counties located by Portsmouth, NH. One county in the area is Portsmouth, NH. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,050. That's roughly around $35 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Portsmouth, NH. Its average rent per month is $3,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,050, Portsmouth, NH is the most expensive county by Portsmouth, NH.

Typically, rent for studios in Portsmouth, NH is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Portsmouth, NH is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Portsmouth, NH is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Portsmouth, NH	$1,950	$2,698	$3,300	$3,050

Top Zipcodes Near Portsmouth

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Frequently Asked Questions - Portsmouth Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Portsmouth, NH?

The average monthly rental price for Portsmouth, NH apartments for rent is approximately $3,050. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, NH.

How much is a studio apartment in Portsmouth, NH?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $64.82. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Portsmouth.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,698 and an average price per square feet of $45.34. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Portsmouth.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,300 and an average price per square feet of $32.00. There are a total of 34 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Portsmouth.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Portsmouth, NH can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.43% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Portsmouth, NH?

A reasonable rent price in Portsmouth, NH is around $2,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.