Bayberry Commons
98 Old Gonic Road,
Rochester, NH 03867
3 Beds | $3,250 - $3,450
Rental Market Trends in Rochester, NH
Updated July 2026
What is the average rent in Rochester, NH?
$1,308/month
Average Rent
691 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.4%
Change / Year
116
Available Apartments
Rochester, NH Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Rochester, NH is $1,308 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making renting in Rochester more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Rochester average $997 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Rochester average $1,308 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Rochester average $1,829 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Rochester average $3,031 or more per month.
Data Updated: July 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Rochester, NH?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $5 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Rochester, NH
July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
19%
$700 - $1,000/month
24%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
19%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
38%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rochester, NH?
Because the average rent in Rochester is $1,308, you’ll want to make about $4,360 per month or $52,320 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.
How does Rochester, NH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Rochester, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Rochester?
The average rent in Rochester is $1,308 per month, which is 21.3% lower than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a condo in Rochester?
The average rent for a condo in Rochester, NH is $1,834 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Rochester?
Rents in Rochester, NH are decreasing, with prices down 0.4% year-over-year and $5 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Rochester?
In Rochester, NH, 38% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.