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Last updated on November 9, 2026
Average rent in
Portsmouth, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on November 9, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Portsmouth rent stands today
Portsmouth, NH rent rose 1.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,798/month. Renters today are paying $48 more per month on average than last year, with a 12.5% increase month over month in recent market shifts.
Compared to national trends
Portsmouth runs 47.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier markets for renters. The city offers a limited total rental inventory of 50 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Portsmouth rent for about $1,950/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,395/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,245/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,900/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,950/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom options available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Portsmouth
$2,797/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Portsmouth is $2,797 per month as of November 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $897 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portsmouth
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Portsmouth rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Portsmouth, NH
Average rent prices in Portsmouth have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased 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
Portsmouth, NH
Rent prices in Portsmouth vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Portsmouth is $2,750, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth run $2,397 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,395 | 4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,245 | 1% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | 15% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,950 | 14% | 25% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Portsmouth, NH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,750 | 15% | 24% | |
Condos | $2,795 | No Change | 4% | |
Houses | $3,200 | 4% | 9% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,245
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
25%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Portsmouth, NH.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
24%
Condos
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, NH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Portsmouth and Amesbury by all bedroom counts and property types.
Portsmouth
47%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portsmouth, NH is 17% higher than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.
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3%Discover rentals in Portsmouth, NH
5d+ ago
909 State St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
112 Cass St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,030
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
33 Deer St #514, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,400
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
140 Penhallow St #3B, Portsmouth, NH 03801
1 bed
0 baths
$4,200
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
55 Congress St #703, Portsmouth, NH 03801
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
140 Penhallow St #2A, Portsmouth, NH 03801
1 bed
0 baths
$3,200
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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
2 baths
$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.Condo for rent
2d ago
951 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
105 75 Addorio Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,425–$6,070
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1150 Woodbury Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
951 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
1094 Woodbury Ave #105, Portsmouth, NH 03801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,025
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
205 Market St #3, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
0 baths
$3,150
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Price dropped $150Fees 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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 2
4h ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
2 baths
$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.Condo for rent
2d ago
105 75 Addorio Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,425–$6,070
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
97 Porpoise Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
175 Myrtle Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Portsmouth, NH
Quick answers to common questions about the Portsmouth rental market.
How much is rent in Portsmouth?
The average rent in Portsmouth is $2,797 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portsmouth?
Average rent prices in Portsmouth have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Portsmouth rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portsmouth is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $897 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Portsmouth?
To comfortably afford rent in Portsmouth, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Portsmouth?
April offers the best rental deals in Portsmouth, with rents running about 30% lower than February, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).