Last updated on November 11, 2026

Average rent in
Durham, NH

Median rent

Median rent in Durham

$1,995/mo

decreased by38%

vs previous year

The average rent in Durham is $1,995 per month as of November 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Durham

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Durham rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Durham, NH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Durham, NH

Average rent prices in Durham have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 38% 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 Durham, NH

Rent prices in Durham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Durham is $1,515, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Durham run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

6%

-

1 bedroom

$1,700

10%

-

2 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$3,025

No Change

41%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,025

Last year

41%

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 Durham, NH.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,515

Last year

48%

Condos

Average rent

$3,297

Houses

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

60%

Last year

36%

Rooms

Average rent

$850

The table above reflects average rent prices in Durham, 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 Durham, NH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Durham and Amesbury by all bedroom counts and property types.

Durham

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Durham, NH is 17% lower than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.

Discover rentals in Durham, NH

Main Street Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Main Street Lofts

277 Main St, Durham, NH 03824

2–5 beds

1–2 baths

$799–$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
32 Madbury - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

32 Madbury

32 Madbury Rd, Durham, NH 03824

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Main Street Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Main Street Lofts

277 Main St, Durham, NH 03824

2–5 beds

1–2 baths

$799–$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Main Street Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Main Street Lofts

277 Main St, Durham, NH 03824

2–5 beds

1–2 baths

$799–$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
32 Madbury - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

32 Madbury

32 Madbury Rd, Durham, NH 03824

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
12 Woodside Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Durham

Rental, Durham, NH

12 Woodside Rd, Durham, NH 03824

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
279 Mast Rd #2D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Durham

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
279 Mast Rd #2D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Durham

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Durham, NH

Quick answers to common questions about the Durham rental market.

How much is rent in Durham?

The average rent in Durham is $1,995 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Durham?

Average rent prices in Durham have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 38% since last year.

How does Durham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Durham is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Durham?

To comfortably afford rent in Durham, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).