Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Exeter, NH

Median rent

Median rent in Exeter

$2,500/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Exeter is $2,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $560 more per month.

$2.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Exeter

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Exeter rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 8% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Exeter run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

71%

50%

1 bedroom

$1,925

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$2,950

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,900

7%

64%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

71%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

64%

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$2,500
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,298
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Exeter, NH is 9% higher than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.

Discover rentals in Exeter, NH

60 Park St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Exeter

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 9

Residences at Colcord Pond - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Residences at Colcord Pond

41 Mckay Dr, Exeter, NH 03833

2 beds

2 baths

$2,625

Apartment for rent

43 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Exeter

APARTMENT - Other - Exeter, NH

43 Main St, Exeter, NH 03833

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

216B Front St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Exeter

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Exeter, NH

216B Front St, Exeter, NH 03833

4 beds

2 baths

$3,495

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,500 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Exeter?

Average rent prices in Exeter have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Exeter rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Exeter is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $560 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 $100,000/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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