Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Exeter, NH

Median rent

Median rent in Exeter

$2,375/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Exeter is $2,375 per month as of October 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $475 more per month.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Exeter

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Exeter rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Exeter, NH

Average rent prices in Exeter have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 Exeter, NH

Rent prices in Exeter vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Exeter is $2,295, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Exeter run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

71%

-

1 bedroom

$2,225

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,600

8%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,000

7%

15%

4 bedroom

$3,100

No Change

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

71%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last year

14%

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

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

Exeter

Median rent price$2,375
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Exeter, NH is 8% higher than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.

Discover rentals in Exeter, NH

32 Lincoln St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Exeter

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Exeter, NH

Quick answers to common questions about the Exeter rental market.

How much is rent in Exeter?

The average rent in Exeter is $2,375 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Exeter?

Average rent prices in Exeter have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Exeter rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Exeter is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Exeter?

To comfortably afford rent in Exeter, you'd need to earn approximately $95,000/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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