Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Hampton, NH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Hampton rent stands today

    Hampton, NH rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Month over month, rents cooled 4.3%.

  • Hampton sits 15.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among smaller metros with 113 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hampton rent for about $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,300/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,000/month. Houses command a median of $2,500/month while apartments are lower at $1,995/month, reflecting the city's mix of property types.

Median rent

Median rent in Hampton

$2,200/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Hampton is $2,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$2.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hampton

113

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hampton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Hampton, NH

Average rent prices in Hampton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Hampton, NH

Rent prices in Hampton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hampton is $1,995, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Hampton run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

3%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,800

2%

18%

2 bedroom

$2,300

5%

24%

3 bedroom

$2,550

9%

21%

4 bedroom

$3,000

17%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

7%

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

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

Hampton

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hampton, NH is 2% lower than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.

Discover rentals in Hampton, NH

4474 Seabury - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hampton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

10 K St #REAR - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hampton

10 K Street, Rear

10 K St #REAR, Hampton, NH 03842

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

1 L St #2L - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Hampton

1 L Street 2L

1 L St #2L, Hampton, NH 03842

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

$1,600

Price drop

19 Auburn Ave #21 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hampton

Two Bedroom Apartment Close to Beach-Winter Rental

19 Auburn Ave #21, Hampton, NH 03842

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

$1,600

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Hampton, NH

Quick answers to common questions about the Hampton rental market.

How much is rent in Hampton?

The average rent in Hampton is $2,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hampton?

Average rent prices in Hampton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Hampton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hampton is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hampton?

To comfortably afford rent in Hampton, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hampton?

January offers the lowest rents in Hampton, with prices roughly 34% lower than April's peak season. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters throughout the year.

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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