1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bedford, NH
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bedford, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $2,618 and +56% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bedford
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bedford
Compare Bedford's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford (this page) | $2,170 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $1,850 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $1,660 |
| 4 | Hampton | $1,630 |
| 5 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 6 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 7 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 8 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 9 | Hooksett | $1,540 |
| 10 | Salem | $1,460 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $1,430 |
| 12 | Rochester | $1,430 |
| 13 | Dover | $1,430 |
| 14 | Derry | $1,350 |
| 15 | Concord | $1,270 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Bedford.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bedford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack, NH | 5.9 mi | $1,850 | $-320 (-15%) |
| Manchester, NH | 6.5 mi | $1,550 | $-620 (-29%) |
| Hooksett, NH | 11.9 mi | $1,540 | $-630 (-29%) |
| Derry, NH | 18.2 mi | $1,350 | $-820 (-38%) |
| Dracut, MA | 24 mi | $1,690 | $-480 (-22%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 25 mi | $1,890 | $-280 (-13%) |
| Lowell, MA | 25.2 mi | $1,565 | $-605 (-28%) |
| Methuen, MA | 28 mi | $1,510 | $-660 (-30%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 30.9 mi | $2,480 | +$310 (+14%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 31 mi | $1,260 | $-910 (-42%) |
| Billerica, MA | 31.4 mi | $2,005 | $-165 (-8%) |
| Andover, MA | 32.6 mi | $1,970 | $-200 (-9%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bedford — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bedford?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bedford, New Hampshire is $2,170 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $2,618.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bedford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,800 ($7,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bedford expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bedford's 1-bedroom median of $2,170 is +56% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bedford rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 1-bedroom data, Bedford ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bedford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Merrimack ($1,850), Manchester ($1,550), Hooksett ($1,540).