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Rental Market Trends in Dover, NH

What is the average rent in Dover, NH?

$1,820/month

Average Rent

688 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Dover, NH is $1,820 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Dover rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Dover, you can expect to pay about $1,319 per month for a studio, $1,820 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,065 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,234 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,319/month
493 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,820/month
688 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,065/month
892 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,234/month
1,328 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,200/month
1,024 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 1%, which averages out to $18 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Dover, NH
Last Updated February 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
$2,443/month
741 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
$2,443/month
741 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
$2,443/month
741 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 $1,820, you’ll want to make about $6,066 per month or $72,792 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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Apartment Averages

Downtown Dover

Dover, NH

Downtown Dover

Dover, NH

Studio
$1,368/month
$1,368/month
One Bedroom
$2,105/month
$2,105/month
Two Bedroom
$2,355/month
$2,355/month
Three Bedroom
$3,891/month
$3,891/month
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Dover, NH 03820

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9 River St,
Dover, NH 03820

$2,345 - $4,820

Studio - 3 Beds

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Pointe Place Development

50 Pointe Pl,
Dover, NH 03820

$2,600 - $3,100

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104 Washington St,
Dover, NH 03820

$2,095 - $4,005

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Methodology

† 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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