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Claremont

Pop. 13,078·18th most expensive in New Hampshire·Rental market data updated monthly for Claremont, NH
Median rent (all units)
$1,736/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$226
Rising (Monthly)
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Claremont · $1,736
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,736/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/yr
Local median income
$59,096/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Claremont's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$920
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$1,950
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,340/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,736 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,832/yr
At $1,736/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Claremont, NH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,078
Median income
$59,096
Median age
42.6
Renters
42.8%
Age distribution
19.1%
19.2%
27.9%
12.9%
20.8%
Under 1819.1%
18–3419.2%
35–5427.9%
55–6412.9%
65+20.8%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
89.7%
White89.7%
Black1.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
12.1%
44.9%
21.3%
21.7%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma44.9%
Some college21.3%
Bachelor's+21.7%
Housing tenure
57.2%
42.8%
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Claremont, NH has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,414 → $59,096
up 27.3%
Population
12,955 → 13,078
up 0.9%
Renter share
44.6% → 42.8%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
21.9% → 21.7%
-0.2 pts
Median age
44.1 → 42.6
-1.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $46,414 in 2021 to $59,096 more recently. The renter share has eased from 44.6% to 42.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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At $1,736/mo, how Claremont rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Claremont rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Claremont. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Claremont, NH

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Claremont is $1,736/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $920/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,340/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,020/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,790/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($59,096/yr), Claremont ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Claremont an affordable city for renters?

Claremont is considered moderate for renters. At $1,736/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($59,096/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Claremont slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Claremont?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,736/mo in Claremont. The local median household income is $59,096/yr, meaning the typical Claremont household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Claremont?

Rent in Claremont has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Claremont rent compare to other cities in New Hampshire?

Claremont is one of the more affordable cities in New Hampshire for rent, ranking #18 out of 19 tracked cities at $1,736/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Claremont?

Brattleboro is nearby and more affordable at $1,636/mo, which is $100 less than Claremont.

What percentage of Claremont residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.8% of Claremont households are renters, while 57.2% are owner-occupied. Claremont leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Claremont rent compare to the national average?

Claremont's median rent of $1,736/mo is $226 (12%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Hampshire, it ranks #18 out of 19 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,736/mo, rent takes ~35% of Claremont's median household income ($59,096/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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