1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Derry, NH
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Derry, New Hampshire as of October 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,263 and +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Derry
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 Derry
Compare Derry's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,020 |
| 2 | Laconia | $1,150 |
| 3 | Keene | $1,220 |
| 4 | Concord | $1,270 |
| 5 | Derry (this page) | $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 (this page) | $1,350 |
| 15 | Concord | $1,270 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Derry.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Derry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen, MA | 12.4 mi | $1,510 | +$160 (+12%) |
| Manchester, NH | 14.4 mi | $1,550 | +$200 (+15%) |
| Dracut, MA | 14.8 mi | $1,690 | +$340 (+25%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 17 mi | $1,850 | +$500 (+37%) |
| Lowell, MA | 17.6 mi | $1,565 | +$215 (+16%) |
| Bedford, NH | 18.2 mi | $2,170 | +$820 (+61%) |
| Andover, MA | 18.7 mi | $1,970 | +$620 (+46%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 19.7 mi | $2,480 | +$1,130 (+84%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 20.4 mi | $1,890 | +$540 (+40%) |
| Exeter, NH | 20.8 mi | $2,140 | +$790 (+59%) |
| Billerica, MA | 22.7 mi | $2,005 | +$655 (+49%) |
| Wilmington, MA | 23.9 mi | $2,840 | +$1,490 (+110%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Derry — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Derry?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Derry, New Hampshire is $1,350 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,263.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Derry?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,000 ($4,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Derry expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Derry's 1-bedroom median of $1,350 is +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Derry rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 1-bedroom data, Derry ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Derry?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Derry.