Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester, NH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Rochester, NH rent fell 12.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $290 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Rochester runs 8.8% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier small market with limited total rentals at 52 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Rochester start at $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms rent for $1,600/month, 2-bedrooms go for about $2,138/month, 3-bedrooms reach $2,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms command $4,000/month. These figures reflect the range across bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Rochester

$2,100/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rochester is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rochester

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rochester rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Rochester, NH

Average rent prices in Rochester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 Rochester, NH

Rent prices in Rochester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rochester is $1,872, whereas a house costs $2,772. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,600

6%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,137

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,795

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,000

14%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,137

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rochester, 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 Rochester, NH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Rochester and Alton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rochester

Median rent price$2,100
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,897
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, NH is 11% higher than the median rent in Alton, NH.

Discover rentals in Rochester, NH

906 Portland Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

906 Portland Street

906 Portland St, Rochester, NH 03868

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

18 Winter St - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.4

Very good

18 Winter St

18 Winter St, Rochester, NH 03867

2 beds

1 bath

$1,775

Apartment for rent

21 Knight St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rochester

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

$1,800

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 8

Woodlawn Rd #45 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Rochester

Townhouse Style Apartment ! Available Now !

Woodlawn Rd #45, Rochester, NH 03867

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,850

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Rochester, NH

Quick answers to common questions about the Rochester rental market.

How much is rent in Rochester?

The average rent in Rochester is $2,100 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rochester?

Average rent prices in Rochester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Rochester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rochester is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rochester?

To comfortably afford rent in Rochester, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Rochester?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Rochester average around $1,630/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,980/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).

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