Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Rochester, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rochester
$1,995/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Rochester is $1,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rochester
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rochester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rochester, NH
Average rent prices in Rochester have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $1,825, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 |  2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,772 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,595 | 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 Rochester, NH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,825 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $2,950 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,772
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
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 Rochester, NH.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
3%
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
5%higher than the national median
7%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, NH is 1% lower than the median rent in Alton, NH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,025
18%$2,150
6%$2,100
1%$2,600
12%$2,000
25%$2,297
10%$2,200
3%$2,800
11%$1,665
3%$1,995
3%$2,200
18%$2,400
2%Discover rentals in Rochester, NH
3d ago
906 Portland St, Rochester, NH 03868
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
68 Hemingway Dr, Rochester, NH 03839
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
21 Lincoln St, Rochester, NH 03867
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3 Cedarbrook Vlg, Rochester, NH 03867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 14
2d ago
9 Madison Ave, Rochester, NH 03867
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7 Jackson St, Rochester, NH 03867
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
53 Gear Rd, Rochester, NH 03839
2 beds
2 baths
$2,430
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
68 Hemingway Dr, Rochester, NH 03839
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
32 Emerson Ave, Rochester, NH 03867
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950–$3,450
House for rent
3d ago
1 Wildcat Dr, Rochester, NH 03839
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
68 Hemingway Dr, Rochester, NH 03839
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 Wildcat Dr, Rochester, NH 03839
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
3d ago
906 Portland St, Rochester, NH 03868
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
9 Elm Ct, Rochester, NH 03868
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
68 Hemingway Dr, Rochester, NH 03839
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
9 Elm Ct, Rochester, NH 03868
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
3 beds
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
21 Lincoln St, Rochester, NH 03867
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment 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 $1,995 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rochester?
Average rent prices in Rochester have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.
How does Rochester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rochester is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 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 $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rochester?
March offers the best rental deals in Rochester, with rents running about 14% lower than peak August prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters throughout 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).