Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 21, 2026

Average rent in
Portsmouth, NH

Last updated on March 21, 2026

Last updated on March 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, NH is $2,897. This is +52%, or $996, higher than the national average.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,897

increased by16%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

27

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, NH is $2,897. This is +52%, or $996, higher than the national average.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
50%
41%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $2,772. A 1-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, NH costs about $2,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in Portsmouth, NH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,500

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,900

7%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,000

3%

16%

4 bedroom

$3,237

8%

39%

Studio

$2,595

2%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,237

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

39%

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$2,897
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Portsmouth, NH is 32% higher than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.

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Discover rentals in Portsmouth, NH

80 Concord Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Portsmouth

Apartment for rent

3548 Lafayette Road - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.6

Very good

3548 Lafayette Road

3548 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

1–3 beds

1 bath

$2,099–$3,425

Apartment for rent

202 Springbrook Cir #202 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Portsmouth

202 SPRINGBROOK CIRCLE - 202

202 Springbrook Cir #202, Portsmouth, NH 03801

2 beds

2 baths

$2,850

Condo for rent

Available Apr 3

17 Spinnaker Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Portsmouth

17 SPINNAKER WAY - condo

17 Spinnaker Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,900

House for rent

Available Feb 27

48 Woodbury Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Portsmouth

Perfect Location

48 Woodbury Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,200

House for rent

Available May 1

149 Islington St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

149 Islington St

149 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

3 beds

2 baths

$3,300

Apartment for rent

Juniper Commons - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

22h ago

8.8

Very good

Juniper Commons

3400 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

3 beds

2 baths

$4,250

Apartment for rent

Yokens of Portsmouth - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Yokens of Portsmouth

951 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

3 beds

3 baths

$4,250

Apartment for rent