Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 8, 2026
Average rent in
Portsmouth, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on August 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Portsmouth
$2,800/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Portsmouth is $2,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $860 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portsmouth
44
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 5% 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,495 |  10% | 71% | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | 5% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 3% | 34% | |
4 bedroom | $4,900 | 27% | 6% |
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 | $2,500 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,650 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 4% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
71%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
34%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
6%
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
$2,500
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
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
44%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portsmouth, NH is 22% higher than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,298
12%$1,975
22%$2,200
4%$2,150
35%$2,500
8%$2,450
22%$2,400
18%$2,350
53%$2,000
14%$2,200
14%$2,900
$1,995
3%Discover rentals in Portsmouth, NH
1d ago
175 Myrtle Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
3548 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$3,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Portsmouth
77 Porpoise Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
$2,350
Price drop
House for rent
11h ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
7 Portwalk Pl #1308, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$4,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
18 Walden St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,800
House 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
2059 Lafayette Rd #202, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$4,300
Apartment for rent
21h ago
3548 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$3,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
951 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500–$4,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
4d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
5 beds
1 bath
$3,450
House for rent
21h ago
3548 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$3,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
175 Myrtle Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
105 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Studio
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
21h ago
3548 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
3 beds
2 baths
$3,150
Apartment for rent
13h ago
909 State St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
273 Maplewood Ave #1, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Condo for rent
1d ago
175 Myrtle Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Price drop
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 $2,800 per month as of August 1, 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 5% since last year.
How does Portsmouth rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portsmouth is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $860 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth average around $2,390/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,990/month.
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).