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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • In-unit laundry
  • Warm, inviting atmosphere
  • Beautiful hardwood floors
  • Open-concept living space
  • Included utilities

Location

451 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820, USA
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Management

Summit Land Development, LLC

Leasing office

(603) 516-1426

Property Overview

Franklin Block offers a strong overall value with an 8.3 Zumper expert rating, standout marks for price, amenities, and location, and a solid trustworthiness score. It also ranks in the 91.67th percentile for value per square foot, while features like hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, an open-concept living space, included utilities, and a warm, inviting atmosphere add to its appeal.

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Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Franklin Block is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Franklin Block has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space

Floor plans

10FP-11 bed1 bath1,160 sqft$2,700 /mo1 unit availableSpacious Studio apartment available in the heart of downtown Dover, NH just steps away from local restaurants, shops, cafes, and entertainment. Offering approximately 1,160 square feet of open-concept living space, this apartment features beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for comfortable everyday living.

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Amenities for Franklin Block

Apartment Amenities

DryerHot Water

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Range
In-Unit LaundryRange
Refrigerator

Building

Sewer
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One-time. Refundable.

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About Franklin Block

HomeApartments in Dover Franklin Block

Apartment available in the heart of downtown Dover, NH. Offering open-concept living space, this apartment features beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for comfortable everyday living. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry, pet-friendly accommodations, and steps away from local restaurants, shops, cafes, and entertainment Contact for more information or to schedule a showing.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Franklin Block is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Franklin Block has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Franklin Block
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Franklin Block stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Franklin Block goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including hot water. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Franklin Block receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Franklin Block is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Franklin Block does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Franklin Block compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 560 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

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Rent trends in Dover

1-bedroom apartments at Franklin Block cost about 50% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Dover.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Dover
A table of studio rental data trends in Dover
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,595
September 2024$1,622
October 2024$1,471
November 2024$1,395
December 2024$1,395
March 2025$1,597
April 2025$1,595
May 2025$1,645
August 2025$1,428
September 2025$1,585
October 2025$1,588
November 2025$1,497
December 2025$1,510
January 2026$1,448
February 2026$1,499
March 2026$1,595
April 2026$1,595
May 2026$1,585
June 2026$1,536
July 2026$1,508

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$108,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $108,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,700.
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Schools near Franklin Block

Woodman Park School

11 towle ave

dover, NH, 3820

PK, K-4Public
C+

Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street

78 horne st

dover, NH, 3820

K-4Public
B-

Garrison School

50 garrison rd

dover, NH, 3820

K-4Public
B

Idlehurst Elementary School

46 stackpole rd

somersworth, NH, 3878

PK, K-2Public

Rollinsford Grade School

487 locust st

rollinsford, NH, 3869

K-6Public
C+
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Getting around Dover near 451 Central Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 451 Central Ave, Dover

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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