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Rental Market Trends in Dover, NH

What is the average rent in Dover, NH?

$1,896/month

Average Rent

696 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Dover, NH is $1,896 per month. This is 17% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Dover one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dover, you can expect to pay about $1,452 per month for a studio, $1,896 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,136 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,145 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,452/month
520 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,896/month
696 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,136/month
891 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,145/month
1,293 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,123/month
2,051 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,283/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dover, NH?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $14 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Dover, NH
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dover, NH
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
19% $1,001 - $1,500/month
37% $1,501 - $2,000/month
42% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dover?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Dover is the most affordable neighborhood in Dover.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Dover
$2,381/month
747 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dover?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Dover is the most expensive neighborhood in Dover.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Dover
$2,381/month
747 Sq Ft

Which Dover neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Dover with the most apartments available is Downtown Dover .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Dover
$2,381/month
747 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dover, NH?

Because the average rent in Dover is $1,896, you’ll want to make about $6,320 per month or $75,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Dover, NH

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Dover

Dover, NH

Downtown Dover

Dover, NH

Studio
$1,549/month
$1,549/month
One Bedroom
$2,261/month
$2,261/month
Two Bedroom
$2,551/month
$2,551/month
Three Bedroom
$3,791/month
$3,791/month
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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