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Dover

Pop. 33,364·10th most expensive in New Hampshire·Dover rents are up 6.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,267/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$302
Stable (Monthly)
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Dover · $2,267
More expensive than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
65/100
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Rents are 8% below what Dover's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,267/mo
Expected by trend
$2,454/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,820/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,204/yr
At $2,267/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Dover, NH is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,364
Median income
$94,829
Median age
36.9
Renters
47.3%
Age distribution
16.9%
30.1%
24.1%
12.1%
16.8%
Under 1816.9%
18–3430.1%
35–5424.1%
55–6412.1%
65+16.8%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
86.2%
White86.2%
Black1.2%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian4.8%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
19.6%
25.2%
52%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma19.6%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+52%
Housing tenure
52.7%
47.3%
Owner52.7%
Renter47.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Dover, NH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,549 → $2,267
up 46.4%
Income
$82,387 → $94,829
up 15.1%
Population
32,599 → 33,364
up 2.3%
Renter share
48.3% → 47.3%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
47.8% → 52%
+4.2 pts
Median age
36.2 → 36.9
+0.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Dover, NH paid around $1,549 a month. That figure now sits near $2,267, up 46.4% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $82,387 in 2021 to $94,829 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Dover, NH adding about 765 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47.8% to 52% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Dover, NH market of 2021.

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Dover rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Dover, NH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Dover is $2,267/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,370/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,820/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,430/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,310/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($94,829/yr), Dover ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dover an affordable city for renters?

Dover is considered affordable for renters. At $2,267/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($94,829/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dover falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Dover?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,267/mo in Dover. The local median household income is $94,829/yr, meaning the typical Dover household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dover?

Rent in Dover has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Dover is middle-of-the-pack for New Hampshire for rent, ranking #10 out of 18 tracked cities at $2,267/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dover?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Dover ($2,267/mo): Somersworth ($1,926/mo), Rochester ($2,132/mo).

What percentage of Dover residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.3% of Dover households are renters, while 52.7% are owner-occupied. Dover leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Dover rent compare to the national average?

Dover's median rent of $2,267/mo is $302 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Hampshire, it ranks #10 out of 18 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,267/mo, rent takes ~29% of Dover's median household income ($94,829/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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