Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Rochester, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rochester, NH rent slipped 9.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $178 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,695/month in December 2024.
Compared to national trends
Rochester runs 2.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it slightly above the national average with a total of 52 total rentals available in the market.
Price ranges
Studios in Rochester rent for about $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,675/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,000/month. Larger units range up to $3,100/month for 4+ bedrooms. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Rochester
$2,000/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Rochester is $2,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rochester
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rochester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rochester, NH
Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $1,900, whereas a house costs $2,833. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,675 |  2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,833 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 | 14% | 1% |
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 | $1,900 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 12% | - | |
Houses | $2,833 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,900 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,833
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
1%
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
$1,900
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,833
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,900
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
3%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, NH is 16% lower than the median rent in Alton, NH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,367
$2,000
9%$2,100
8%$2,395
21%$1,987
12%$2,300
19%$1,787
13%$2,750
7%$1,650
23%$2,037
17%$2,300
8%$2,400
2%Discover rentals in Rochester, NH
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
21 Lincoln St, Rochester, NH 03867
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
68 Charles St #A, Rochester, NH 03867
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Condo for rent in Rochester
3 Cedarbrook Vlg, Rochester, NH 03867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
20 Fownes Mill Ct #114, Rochester, NH 03867
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
22 S Main St #202, Rochester, NH 03867
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
68 Hemingway Dr, Rochester, NH 03839
2 beds
1 bath
$1,903–$2,220
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,936
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,936
House for rent
16h ago
32 Emerson Ave, Rochester, NH 03867
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250–$3,450
House for rent
1d ago
68 Hemingway Dr, Rochester, NH 03839
2 beds
1 bath
$1,903–$2,220
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 Wildcat Dr, Rochester, NH 03839
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
4d ago
157 Wakefield St, Rochester, NH 03867
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5 Marwari Ln, Rochester, NH 03839
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
1d ago
68 Hemingway Dr, Rochester, NH 03839
2 beds
1 bath
$1,903–$2,220
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,936
House for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
Studio
0 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
29 Wadleigh Rd, Rochester, NH 03867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,220
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 $2,000 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rochester?
Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Rochester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rochester is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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?
Rochester's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's available inventory.
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).