Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Keene, NH

Median rent

Median rent in Keene

$1,595/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Keene is $1,595 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Keene

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Keene rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 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 Keene, NH

Rent prices in Keene vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Keene is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Keene run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$725

No Change

29%

1 bedroom

$1,397

5%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,950

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,550

16%

55%

4 bedroom

$4,000

9%

46%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

55%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

46%

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$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,047
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Keene, NH is 22% lower than the median rent in Brattleboro, VT.

Discover rentals in Keene, NH

Arcadia Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Arcadia Apartments

120 Emerald St, Keene, NH 03431

4 beds

2 baths

$775–$2,700

Apartment for rent

37 Leverett St #Keene - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Keene

37 Leverett St #2, Keene, NH 03431

37 Leverett St #Keene, Keene, NH 03431

4 beds

2 baths

$895

Apartment for rent

3537 Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Keene

35-37 Washington Ave, Apt. 2

3537 Washington Ave, Keene, NH 03431

3 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

13 Central Sq #B2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Keene

13 Central Sq #B2, Keene, NH 03431

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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 $1,595 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Keene?

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

How does Keene rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Keene is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 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 $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the lowest rents in Keene, with approximately 12% savings compared to December's peak pricing. This seasonal variation creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

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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