Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in New Hampshire
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in New Hampshire is Manchester, where the median 2-bedroom asks $1,925/month, 10% below the statewide median of about $2,130. The most expensive is Portsmouth at $2,795/month.
Across the 7 New Hampshire cities we rank, the median 2-bedroom runs from $1,925 in Manchester to $2,795 in Portsmouth, a gap of $870 a month. 3 of 7 sit below the statewide 2-bedroom median of about $2,130. The largest rental market, Manchester (952 listings), has a median of $1,925, 10% below the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 2-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $1,595 | $1,925 | 952 | -10% |
| 2 | Laconia | — | $1,950 | 136 | -8% |
| 3 | Rochester | — | $2,088 | 158 | -2% |
| 4 | Nashua | — | $2,200 | 284 | +3% |
Most expensive cities to rent in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth | $2,300 | $2,795 | 157 | +31% |
| 2 | Dover | $1,950 | $2,300 | 240 | +8% |
| 3 | Hampton | $1,825 | $2,200 | 197 | +3% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in New Hampshire?
- As of October 17, 2026, Manchester has the lowest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the New Hampshire cities we rank, at $1,925/month. Next are Laconia ($1,950) and Rochester ($2,088).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in New Hampshire?
- As of October 17, 2026, Portsmouth has the highest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the New Hampshire cities we rank, at $2,795/month, 31% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 2-bedroom in New Hampshire?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 2-bedroom is about $2,130/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate