Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Alton, NH

Median rent

Median rent in Alton

$2,025/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Alton is $2,025 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $125 more per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Alton

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Alton rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Alton, NH

Average rent prices in Alton have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Alton, NH

Rent prices in Alton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alton is $1,962, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Alton run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,975.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,195

11%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,540

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,540

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

The table above reflects average rent prices in Alton, NH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Alton, NH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Alton and Berwick by all bedroom counts and property types.

Alton

Median rent price$2,025
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alton, NH is 6% lower than the median rent in Berwick, ME.

Discover rentals in Alton, NH

17 Basin Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alton

Rental, Alton, NH

17 Basin Rd, Alton, NH 03809

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions for Alton, NH

Quick answers to common questions about the Alton rental market.

How much is rent in Alton?

The average rent in Alton is $2,025 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Alton?

Average rent prices in Alton have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does Alton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Alton is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Alton?

To comfortably afford rent in Alton, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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