Last updated on October 31, 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. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly costs across the city.

  • Hampton runs 15.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among smaller metro rental markets with 103 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hampton rent for about $1,495/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,300/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,825/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. These figures show the rent spread across bedroom sizes in the city.

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 October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hampton

103

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hampton 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 Hampton, NH

Average rent prices in Hampton have remained the same 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Hampton run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,197.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

7%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,700

5%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,825

10%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

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$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hampton, NH is equal to the median rent in Amesbury, MA.

Discover rentals in Hampton, NH

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

$1,400

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.
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

$1,600

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.
16 M St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hampton

Two Bedroom Winter Rental

16 M St #B, Hampton, NH 03842

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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.
3 M St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hampton

Two-Bedroom Ocean View Winter Rental

3 M St #2, Hampton, NH 03842

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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 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 October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hampton?

Average rent prices in Hampton have remained the same 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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