Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Merrimack, NH

Median rent

Median rent in Merrimack

$2,465/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Merrimack is $2,465 per month as of October 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $565 more per month.

$2.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Merrimack

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Merrimack rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Merrimack, NH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Merrimack, NH

Average rent prices in Merrimack have decreased by 3% 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 Merrimack, NH

Rent prices in Merrimack vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merrimack is $2,250, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Merrimack run $1,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,186.

Listings

Studio

$1,530

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,729

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,525

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,825

21%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,000

7%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,530

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,729

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

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

Compare median rent prices in Merrimack and Derry by all bedroom counts and property types.

Merrimack

Median rent price$2,465
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Merrimack, NH is 26% higher than the median rent in Derry, NH.

Discover rentals in Merrimack, NH

18 Edgewood Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Merrimack

Private 1 bedroom, 1 bath in shared residence

18 Edgewood Ave #NA, Merrimack, NH 03054

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
10 Center Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

10 Center Street

10 Center St, Merrimack, NH 03054

2 beds

1 bath

$1,945–$2,045

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.
14 Turnbuckle Ln #22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Merrimack

Rental, Merrimack, NH

14 Turnbuckle Ln #22, Merrimack, NH 03054

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Price dropped $200Fees 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.
Bowers Landing of Merrimack - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Bowers Landing of Merrimack

4 Bowers Landing Dr, Merrimack, NH 03054

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Merrimack, NH

Quick answers to common questions about the Merrimack rental market.

How much is rent in Merrimack?

The average rent in Merrimack is $2,465 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Merrimack?

Average rent prices in Merrimack have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Merrimack rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Merrimack is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $565 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Merrimack?

To comfortably afford rent in Merrimack, you'd need to earn approximately $99,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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