Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Nashua, NH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Nashua, NH rent slipped 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $139 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Nashua runs 15.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier for New England metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 62 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Nashua rent for about $1,476/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,805/month, 2-bedrooms near $2,202/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,400/month. The 2-bedroom segment is the largest, making up 37.5% of rentals.

  • What you'll pay

    Apartments make up 68.5% of total rentals with a median rent of $2,035/month, while houses rent for $3,100/month in Nashua, NH.

Median rent

Median rent in Nashua

$2,200/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nashua is $2,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nashua

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nashua 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

Rent trends in Nashua, NH

Average rent prices in Nashua have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Nashua, NH

Rent prices in Nashua vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nashua is $2,035, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Nashua run $1,805 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,476

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$1,805

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,202

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,800

7%

9%

4 bedroom

$4,400

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,476

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,805

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,202

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Nashua and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.

Nashua

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nashua, NH is 21% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

Discover rentals in Nashua, NH

285 W Hollis St #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mine Falls Park apartment for rent in Nashua

1 bed

2 baths

$1,075

23 Bowers St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Nashua apartment for rent in Nashua

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Duplex

23 Bowers St #1, Nashua, NH 03060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

2 Grand Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mine Falls Park apartment for rent in Nashua

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

310 Brook Village Rd ##18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Nashua

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Frequently asked questions for Nashua, NH

Quick answers to common questions about the Nashua rental market.

How much is rent in Nashua?

The average rent in Nashua is $2,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nashua?

Average rent prices in Nashua have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Nashua rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nashua is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Nashua?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Nashua are South End ($1,993/mo), Mine Falls Park ($2,095/mo), and Downtown Nashua ($2,350/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Nashua?

To comfortably afford rent in Nashua, 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 Nashua?

December offers the best apartment hunting conditions in Nashua with lower demand and less competition, while May sees the most competitive market with higher demand relative to available inventory.

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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