Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 24, 2026
Average rent in
Portsmouth, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on September 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Portsmouth rent stands today
Portsmouth, NH rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Month-to-month rent is unchanged, showing stability in the market.
Compared to national trends
Portsmouth runs 47.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier markets for renters. The city has a total of 60 rentals, offering a small but varied inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Portsmouth rent for about $1,950/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,500/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,250/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,700/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Portsmouth
$2,800/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Portsmouth is $2,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portsmouth
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Portsmouth rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Portsmouth, NH
Average rent prices in Portsmouth have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,800, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 |  7% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,500 |  1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,250 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | 1% | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 4% | 27% |
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 | $2,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 20% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
27%
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
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
20%
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
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portsmouth, NH is 24% higher than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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6%$2,325
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2%$2,200
22%$2,500
16%$2,235
58%$1,900
12%$2,300
6%$2,550
29%$1,925
1%Discover rentals in Portsmouth, NH
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
259 Maplewood Ave #4, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
$2,100
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
2d ago
175 Myrtle Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
7 Portwalk Pl #1308, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$4,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
33 Deer St #514, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
140 Penhallow St #3B, Portsmouth, NH 03801
1 bed
0 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
99 Foundry Pl #101, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Condo for rent
8h ago
105 75 Addorio Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,425–$5,325
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
1150 Woodbury Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
951 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
3 beds
2–3 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
90 Fleet St #6-3, Portsmouth, NH 03801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
$2,595
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
951 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
3 beds
2–3 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
581 Kearsarge Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
$2,300
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
145 Middle St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
90 Fleet St #6-3, Portsmouth, NH 03801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
$2,595
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
1150 Woodbury Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
605 Springbrook Cir, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
$2,100
Price drop
Condo 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 $2,800 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portsmouth?
Average rent prices in Portsmouth have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $900 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).