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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Amherst, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Amherst
$2,350/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Amherst is $2,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $420 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Amherst
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Amherst rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Amherst, NH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Amherst, NH
Average rent prices in Amherst have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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
Amherst, NH
Rent prices in Amherst vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Amherst is $2,425, whereas a house costs $3,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,540 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,836 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 |  9% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | 8% | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,550 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Amherst, NH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,425 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,025 | 25% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,540
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,836
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,550
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Amherst, NH.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,025
Last 30 days
25%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Amherst, 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 Amherst, NH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Amherst and Bow by all bedroom counts and property types.
Amherst
22%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, NH is 9% higher than the median rent in Bow, NH.
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Frequently asked questions for Amherst, NH
Quick answers to common questions about the Amherst rental market.
How much is rent in Amherst?
The average rent in Amherst is $2,350 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Amherst?
Average rent prices in Amherst have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Amherst rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Amherst is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $420 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Amherst?
To comfortably afford rent in Amherst, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/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).