1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Claremont, NH
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Claremont, New Hampshire as of October 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,773 and +27% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Claremont
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 Claremont
Compare Claremont's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont (this page) | $1,020 |
| 2 | Laconia | $1,150 |
| 3 | Keene | $1,220 |
| 4 | Concord | $1,270 |
| 5 | Derry | $1,350 |
| 6 | Dover | $1,430 |
| 7 | Rochester | $1,430 |
| 8 | Somersworth | $1,430 |
| 9 | Salem | $1,460 |
| 10 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 11 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 12 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 13 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 14 | Hampton | $1,630 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | $1,660 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $2,170 |
| 2 | Exeter | $2,140 |
| 3 | Merrimack | $1,850 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | $1,660 |
| 5 | Hampton | $1,630 |
| 6 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 7 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 8 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 9 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Claremont.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Claremont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, NH | 19.8 mi | $1,550 | +$530 (+52%) |
| Keene, NH | 27.4 mi | $1,220 | +$200 (+20%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 42.7 mi | $1,090 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Bedford, NH | 61.9 mi | $2,170 | +$1,150 (+113%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 64.1 mi | $1,260 | +$240 (+24%) |
| Manchester, NH | 65 mi | $1,550 | +$530 (+52%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 65.8 mi | $1,850 | +$830 (+81%) |
| Amherst, MA | 69.4 mi | $1,540 | +$520 (+51%) |
| Northampton, MA | 74.7 mi | $1,540 | +$520 (+51%) |
| Clinton, MA | 78.9 mi | $1,410 | +$390 (+38%) |
| Derry, NH | 79.3 mi | $1,350 | +$330 (+32%) |
| Spencer, MA | 80.2 mi | $1,170 | +$150 (+15%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Claremont — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Claremont?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Claremont, New Hampshire is $1,020 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,773.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Claremont?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,800 ($3,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Claremont expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Claremont's 1-bedroom median of $1,020 is +27% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Claremont rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 1-bedroom data, Claremont ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Claremont?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Claremont.