Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Rochester, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
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.
Compared to national trends
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
12%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.
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
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% | - |
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 | $1,872 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 16% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,772 | 2% | No Change |
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%
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
$1,872
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
16%
Houses
Average rent
$2,772
Last 30 days
2%
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
9%higher than the national median
2%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,897
19%$2,000
24%$2,195
2%$1,850
10%$2,050
39%$2,800
6%$1,800
16%$3,000
3%$1,600
2%$1,925
1%$2,500
23%$2,900
30%Discover rentals in Rochester, NH
24m ago
906 Portland St, Rochester, NH 03868
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
18 Winter St, Rochester, NH 03867
2 beds
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
$1,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
Woodlawn Rd #45, Rochester, NH 03867
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
3d ago
3 Cedarbrook Vlg, Rochester, NH 03867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 31
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
House for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
55 N Main St #608, Rochester, NH 03867
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
36 Farmington Rd, Rochester, NH 03867
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,045
$2,850
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,095
$2,850
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,095
$2,850
Price drop
House for rent
3h ago
1 Wildcat Dr, Rochester, NH 03839
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
3h ago
1 Wildcat Dr, Rochester, NH 03839
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
24m ago
906 Portland St, Rochester, NH 03868
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5 Marwari Ln, Rochester, NH 03839
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
2 beds
1 bath
$2,080
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,045
$2,850
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,095
$2,850
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,095
$2,850
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
2 Townsend Ln, Rochester, NH 03867
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
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 $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).