2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Derry, NH
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Derry, New Hampshire as of October 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $2,263 and +7% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,340 |
| 2 | Laconia | $1,440 |
| 3 | Keene | $1,600 |
| 4 | Concord | $1,670 |
| 5 | Derry (this page) | $1,770 |
| 6 | Rochester | $1,810 |
| 7 | Somersworth | $1,810 |
| 8 | Dover | $1,820 |
| 9 | Salem | $1,920 |
| 10 | Lebanon | $2,030 |
| 11 | Manchester | $2,030 |
| 12 | Newmarket | $2,070 |
| 13 | Nashua | $2,100 |
| 14 | Hampton | $2,110 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | $2,150 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $2,850 |
| 2 | Exeter | $2,550 |
| 3 | Merrimack | $2,430 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | $2,150 |
| 5 | Hampton | $2,110 |
| 6 | Nashua | $2,100 |
| 7 | Newmarket | $2,070 |
| 8 | Manchester | $2,030 |
| 9 | Lebanon | $2,030 |
| 10 | Salem | $1,920 |
| 11 | Dover | $1,820 |
| 12 | Somersworth | $1,810 |
| 13 | Rochester | $1,810 |
| 14 | Derry (this page) | $1,770 |
| 15 | Concord | $1,670 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Derry.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Derry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen, MA | 12.4 mi | $1,980 | +$210 (+12%) |
| Manchester, NH | 14.4 mi | $2,030 | +$260 (+15%) |
| Dracut, MA | 14.8 mi | $2,220 | +$450 (+25%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 17 mi | $2,430 | +$660 (+37%) |
| Lowell, MA | 17.6 mi | $2,055 | +$285 (+16%) |
| Bedford, NH | 18.2 mi | $2,850 | +$1,080 (+61%) |
| Andover, MA | 18.7 mi | $2,580 | +$810 (+46%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 19.7 mi | $3,250 | +$1,480 (+84%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 20.4 mi | $2,475 | +$705 (+40%) |
| Exeter, NH | 20.8 mi | $2,550 | +$780 (+44%) |
| Billerica, MA | 22.7 mi | $2,610 | +$840 (+47%) |
| Wilmington, MA | 23.9 mi | $3,370 | +$1,600 (+90%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Derry — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Derry?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Derry, New Hampshire is $1,770 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $2,263.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Derry?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,800 ($5,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Derry expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Derry's 2-bedroom median of $1,770 is +7% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Derry rank for 2-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 2-bedroom data, Derry ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Derry?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Derry.