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Rental Market Trends in Durham, NH

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Durham, NH is $1,674/month.

Rent in Durham is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.

$1,674/month

Average Rent

623 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1%

Change / Year

25

Available Apartments

Durham rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Durham average $1,070 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Durham average $1,674 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Durham average $1,971 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Durham average $3,008 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,070/month
600 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,674/month
623 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,971/month
910 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,008/month
886 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Durham, NH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $17 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Durham, NH

July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Durham, NH
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Durham is $1,674, you’ll want to make about $5,580 per month or $66,960 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.

City

Durham, NH

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How does Durham, NH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Durham, NH to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Station House Apartments

Station House Apartments

3 Railroad Street,
Newmarket, NH 03857

1 Bed | $2,250 - $2,450

70 Main St

70 Main St

70 Main St,
Newmarket, NH 03857

Studio | Call for Rent

86 Main St

86 Main St

86 Main St,
Newmarket, NH 03857

1 Bed | $2,295

5 Chapel St

5 Chapel St

5 Chapel St,
Newmarket, NH 03857

1 Bed | $1,900 - $2,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Durham?

The average rent in Durham is $1,674 per month, which is 0.7% higher than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Durham?

Rents in Durham, NH are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $17 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Durham?

In Durham, NH, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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