4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bedford, NH
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bedford, New Hampshire as of October 2026. That's +36% higher than the citywide median of $2,770 and +50% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,950 |
| 2 | Keene | $2,120 |
| 3 | Laconia | $2,160 |
| 4 | Concord | $2,210 |
| 5 | Derry | $2,440 |
| 6 | Salem | $2,550 |
| 7 | Dover | $2,700 |
| 8 | Rochester | $2,700 |
| 9 | Somersworth | $2,700 |
| 10 | Manchester | $2,740 |
| 11 | Lebanon | $2,820 |
| 12 | Newmarket | $2,900 |
| 13 | Hampton | $2,960 |
| 14 | Nashua | $2,965 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | $3,100 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford (this page) | $3,780 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $3,430 |
| 3 | Exeter | $3,390 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | $3,100 |
| 5 | Nashua | $2,965 |
| 6 | Hampton | $2,960 |
| 7 | Newmarket | $2,900 |
| 8 | Lebanon | $2,820 |
| 9 | Manchester | $2,740 |
| 10 | Somersworth | $2,700 |
| 11 | Rochester | $2,700 |
| 12 | Dover | $2,700 |
| 13 | Salem | $2,550 |
| 14 | Derry | $2,440 |
| 15 | Concord | $2,210 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Bedford.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Bedford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack, NH | 5.9 mi | $3,430 | $-350 (-9%) |
| Manchester, NH | 6.5 mi | $2,740 | $-1,040 (-28%) |
| Derry, NH | 18.2 mi | $2,440 | $-1,340 (-35%) |
| Dracut, MA | 24 mi | $2,940 | $-840 (-22%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 25 mi | $3,280 | $-500 (-13%) |
| Lowell, MA | 25.2 mi | $2,723 | $-1,057 (-28%) |
| Methuen, MA | 28 mi | $2,630 | $-1,150 (-30%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 30.9 mi | $4,310 | +$530 (+14%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 31 mi | $2,340 | $-1,440 (-38%) |
| Billerica, MA | 31.4 mi | $3,460 | $-320 (-8%) |
| Andover, MA | 32.6 mi | $3,420 | $-360 (-10%) |
| Concord, MA | 34.7 mi | $4,610 | +$830 (+22%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Bedford — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bedford?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Bedford, New Hampshire is $3,780 per month. This is +36% higher than the citywide median of $2,770.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Bedford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $151,200 ($12,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $72.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bedford expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bedford's 4+ bedroom median of $3,780 is +50% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bedford rank for 4+ bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 4+ bedroom data, Bedford ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Bedford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Merrimack ($3,430), Manchester ($2,740), Derry ($2,440).