The average rent in New Hampshire for October 2025 is $1,558, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - September 29, 2025. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in New Hampshire is $1,698. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in New Hampshire is $1,216.
Compared to the national average of $1,394, New Hampshire rent costs 11.8% less. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how New Hampshire ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
| Statistic | NH | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,558 | $1,394 | 11.8% |
| M-o-M Change | -$6 | -$6 | -0.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | $26 | -$11 | -336.4% |
| M-o-M % Change | -0.4% | -0.4% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | 1.7% | -0.8% | - |
As you would expect, the median price for rent in New Hampshire increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in New Hampshire clocking in at $1,216, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $1,698 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $849/room/month.
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New Hampshire has experienced a -$6 change in rent over the past month going from $1,564 to $1,558. That change comes out to -0.4%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$6 in the past month or -0.4%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for New Hampshire:
Over the past year, the average rent in New Hampshire changed $26 from $1,532 to $1,558. A change of $26 means that rents changed 1.7% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$11 in the past year or -0.8%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for New Hampshire:
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