Average Rent in New Hampshire

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Current Versus Historical New Hampshire Rents

New Hampshire rentals average $1,600 for a studio rental to $4,075 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $108 (7.75%) year-over-year from $1,392 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (8.25%) year-over-year from $1,617 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $128 (6.17%) year-over-year from $2,068 to $2,195. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $188 (7.50%) year-over-year from $2,512 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $642 (22.45%) year-over-year from $2,858 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 3.94% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.98	$1,500	$1,392 (7.75%)	$1,214 (23.54%)
1 BR	$2.67	$1,750	$1,617 (8.25%)	$1,455 (20.27%)
2 BR	$2.16	$2,195	$2,068 (6.17%)	$1,729 (26.94%)
3 BR	$1.71	$2,700	$2,512 (7.50%)	$2,270 (18.93%)
4+ BR	$1.69	$3,500	$2,858 (22.45%)	$3,083 (13.51%)

Historical Rents in New Hampshire

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Top Cities Near New Hampshire

There are a total of 43 cities nearby New Hampshire. The average rent in New Hampshire is currently $3,400 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near New Hampshire is Westhampton Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $35,000 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 9.38% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.10% more affordable. Two bedrooms in New Hampshire are about 50.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 44.07% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 43 total cities near New Hampshire in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Manchester, NH	$1,638	$1,700	$2,175	$1,933
Lynn, MA	$1,575	$1,875	$2,500	$2,100
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,250	$2,800	$2,550
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,150	$2,800	$2,698
Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,750	$3,000	$3,000
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,300	$3,075	$3,100
Medford, MA	$1,410	$2,150	$2,800	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,234	$2,750	$3,300	$3,400
Newton, MA	$1,973	$2,350	$2,800	$3,698
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,075	$4,115	$3,755

Top Neighborhoods Near New Hampshire

There are a total of 63 neighborhoods in or near New Hampshire. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Bushwick. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 63 total neighborhoods in or near New Hampshire in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near New Hampshire is currently around $4,095 per month. Meaning, only thirty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,095. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than New Hampshire's average rent, which is only $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near New Hampshire, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,226 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near New Hampshire. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,850	$3,102	$3,000
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,480	$2,895	$3,250	$3,200
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,150	$3,300	$3,299
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,489	$2,941	$3,395	$3,300
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,200	$2,875	$2,999	$3,350
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,842	$3,050	$3,631	$3,395
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,673	$2,850	$3,195	$3,395
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,598	$2,750	$3,525	$3,616
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,296	$3,896	$5,775	$4,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,345	$6,585	$4,084
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,395	$4,159	$5,300	$4,095
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,000	$5,395	$4,200
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,024	$6,000	$4,250
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,630	$4,375	$5,795	$4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,274	$5,616	$4,400
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,698	$6,350	$4,408
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,850	$3,995	$5,485	$4,415
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,319	$4,500	$6,800	$4,575
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,649	$4,795	$6,900	$4,681
East Village, New York, NY	$3,025	$3,795	$5,070	$4,695
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,839	$4,746	$5,400	$4,865
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,488	$4,600	$6,235	$4,995
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$4,995	$5,495	$4,995
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,686	$4,500	$6,895	$4,999
West Village, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,295	$6,650	$5,300
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,237	$5,554	$8,073	$5,395
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,695	$3,995	$5,495	$5,400
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,650	$5,500	$5,650
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,444	$5,759	$8,822	$5,739
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,700	$5,568	$5,995	$5,980

Top Counties Near New Hampshire

There are a total of 63 counties located by New Hampshire. Some of these counties include Manchester, NH, Lynn, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,450. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waterbury, CT. It's average rent per month is $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $50,000, East Hampton, NY is the most expensive county by New Hampshire.

Typically, rent for studios in New Hampshire is 23.98% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in New Hampshire is 33.89% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in New Hampshire is 40.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Manchester, NH	$1,638	$1,700	$2,175	$1,933
Lynn, MA	$1,575	$1,875	$2,500	$2,100
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,150	$2,800	$2,698
Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,750	$3,000	$3,000
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,300	$3,075	$3,100
Medford, MA	$1,410	$2,150	$2,800	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,234	$2,750	$3,300	$3,400
Newton, MA	$1,973	$2,350	$2,800	$3,698
Brookline, MA	$2,038	$2,848	$3,750	$3,713
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,075	$4,115	$3,755

Top Zipcodes Near New Hampshire

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near New Hampshire. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,493.

The following chart includes the top 8 zipcodes in New Hampshire. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,168	$5,464	$4,000
10023, New York, NY	$3,372	$5,085	$8,215	$4,651
02128, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,400	$3,000	$2,950
02116, Boston, MA	$2,825	$3,450	$5,200	$4,100
11375, New York, NY	$2,300	$2,600	$3,700	$2,950
02118, Boston, MA	$2,845	$3,535	$4,270	$3,985
10035, New York, NY	$2,531	$2,725	$3,000	$2,985
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,750	$3,000	$3,000

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 $2,200. 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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $2.98. There are a total of 17 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 $1,793 and an average price per square feet of $2.67. There are a total of 136 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 $2.16. There are a total of 211 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 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and 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 $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.