Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Average rent in
Portsmouth, NH

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, NH is $2,825. This is +45%, or $875, higher than the national average.

$2.77

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,825

increased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

41

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, NH is $2,825. This is +45%, or $875, higher than the national average.

$2.77

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

56%
34%
7%
3%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

50%
50%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Portsmouth, NH

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, NH have decreased by 8% in the last month and have increased by 13% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Portsmouth, NH

The monthly rent for an apartment in Portsmouth, NH is $2,750. A 1-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, NH costs about $2,400 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,930. Houses for rent in Portsmouth, NH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,550.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,300

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,075

7%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,300

8%

15%

4 bedroom

$4,500

57%

14%

Studio

$1,800

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,075

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

57%

Last year

14%

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.

Compare rent prices in Portsmouth, NH to other cities

Median rent prices in Portsmouth, NH for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Amesbury, MA.

Portsmouth

Median rent price$2,825
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Portsmouth, NH is 35% higher than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.

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Discover rentals in Portsmouth, NH

3548 Lafayette Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

3548 Lafayette Road

3548 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,875–$3,425

Apartment for rent

804 White Cedar Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Portsmouth

Condo for rent

559 Sagamore Ave #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Portsmouth

559 Sagamore Ave #15, Portsmouth, NH 03801

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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126 Concord Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Portsmouth

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

House for rent

202 Springbrook Cir #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Portsmouth

202 SPRINGBROOK CIRCLE - 202

202 Springbrook Cir #202, Portsmouth, NH 03801

2 beds

2 baths

$2,750

Condo for rent

Available May 8

55 Congress St #504 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Portsmouth

Condo - Portsmouth, NH

55 Congress St #504, Portsmouth, NH 03801

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Condo for rent

175-177 Myrtle Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

175-177 Myrtle Ave

175 Myrtle Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Apartment for rent

19 Blossom St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Portsmouth

Apartment - Portsmouth, NH

19 Blossom St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

Apartment for rent