Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Keene, NH

Median rent

Median rent in Keene

$1,495/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Keene is $1,495 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$2.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Keene

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Keene rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Keene, NH

Average rent prices in Keene have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Keene, NH

Rent prices in Keene vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Keene is $1,472, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Keene run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

1%

38%

1 bedroom

$1,322

4%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,850

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,737

6%

7%

4 bedroom

$910

17%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,322

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,737

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$910

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

31%

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

Compare median rent prices in Keene and Brattleboro by all bedroom counts and property types.

Keene

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Keene, NH is 9% lower than the median rent in Brattleboro, VT.

Discover rentals in Keene, NH

31 Emerald St #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Keene

31 Emerald St #F, Keene, NH 03431

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Condo for rent

Arcadia Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.5

Very good

Arcadia Apartments

120 Emerald St, Keene, NH 03431

3 beds

2 baths

$775–$2,700

Apartment for rent

3537 Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Keene

35-37 Washington Ave, Apt. 1A

3537 Washington Ave, Keene, NH 03431

3 beds

1 bath

$835

Apartment for rent

101 Main St #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Keene

101 Main St #16, Keene, NH 03431

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Keene, NH

Quick answers to common questions about the Keene rental market.

How much is rent in Keene?

The average rent in Keene is $1,495 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Keene?

Average rent prices in Keene have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Keene rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Keene is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Keene?

To comfortably afford rent in Keene, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Keene average around $1,440/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,920/month.

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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