Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Keene, NH

Median rent

Median rent in Keene

$1,764/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Keene is $1,764 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $136 less per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Keene

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,697, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Keene run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

No Change

81%

1 bedroom

$1,450

25%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,050

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,000

31%

4%

4 bedroom

$895

13%

59%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

81%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

59%

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$1,764
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Keene, NH is 5% higher than the median rent in Brattleboro, VT.

Discover rentals in Keene, NH

Arcadia Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Arcadia Apartments

120 Emerald St, Keene, NH 03431

4 beds

2 baths

$775–$2,700

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.
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

$885

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.
218 Water St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Keene

2 Bedroom 1 Bath in Keene $1,500

218 Water St #2, Keene, NH 03431

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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.
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

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 Keene, NH

Quick answers to common questions about the Keene rental market.

How much is rent in Keene?

The average rent in Keene is $1,764 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Keene?

Average rent prices in Keene have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Keene rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Keene is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $136 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 $71,000/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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