3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Derry, NH
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Derry, New Hampshire as of August 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $2,366 and +9% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,790 |
| 2 | Laconia | $1,810 |
| 3 | Keene | $2,080 |
| 4 | Concord | $2,210 |
| 5 | Dover | $2,310 |
| 6 | Farmington | $2,310 |
| 7 | Rochester | $2,310 |
| 8 | Salem | $2,310 |
| 9 | Somersworth | $2,310 |
| 10 | Derry (this page) | $2,320 |
| 11 | Manchester | $2,520 |
| 12 | Newmarket | $2,560 |
| 13 | Hampton | $2,610 |
| 14 | Portsmouth | $2,660 |
| 15 | Hooksett | $2,670 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $3,430 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $3,230 |
| 3 | Nashua | $2,788 |
| 4 | Lebanon | $2,700 |
| 5 | Hooksett | $2,670 |
| 6 | Portsmouth | $2,660 |
| 7 | Hampton | $2,610 |
| 8 | Newmarket | $2,560 |
| 9 | Manchester | $2,520 |
| 10 | Derry (this page) | $2,320 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $2,310 |
| 12 | Salem | $2,310 |
| 13 | Rochester | $2,310 |
| 14 | Farmington | $2,310 |
| 15 | Dover | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Derry.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Derry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen, MA | 12.4 mi | $2,390 | +$70 (+3%) |
| Manchester, NH | 14.4 mi | $2,520 | +$200 (+9%) |
| Dracut, MA | 14.8 mi | $2,670 | +$350 (+15%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 17 mi | $3,230 | +$910 (+39%) |
| Hooksett, NH | 17.6 mi | $2,670 | +$350 (+15%) |
| Lowell, MA | 17.6 mi | $2,475 | +$155 (+7%) |
| Bedford, NH | 18.2 mi | $3,430 | +$1,110 (+48%) |
| Andover, MA | 18.7 mi | $3,110 | +$790 (+34%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 19.7 mi | $3,920 | +$1,600 (+69%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 20.4 mi | $2,980 | +$660 (+28%) |
| Billerica, MA | 22.7 mi | $3,145 | +$825 (+36%) |
| Wilmington, MA | 23.9 mi | $4,060 | +$1,740 (+75%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Derry — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Derry?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Derry, New Hampshire is $2,320 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $2,366.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Derry?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $92,800 ($7,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Derry expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Derry's 3-bedroom median of $2,320 is +9% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Derry rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 19 cities in New Hampshire with 3-bedroom data, Derry ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Derry?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Derry.