1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Dover, NH
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dover, New Hampshire as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $2,273 and +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Dover
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 Dover
Compare Dover'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 | $1,350 |
| 6 | Dover (this page) | $1,430 |
| 7 | Farmington | $1,430 |
| 8 | Rochester | $1,430 |
| 9 | Somersworth | $1,430 |
| 10 | Salem | $1,460 |
| 11 | Hooksett | $1,540 |
| 12 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 13 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 14 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 15 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $2,170 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $1,850 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $1,660 |
| 4 | Hampton | $1,630 |
| 5 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 6 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 7 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 8 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 9 | Hooksett | $1,540 |
| 10 | Salem | $1,460 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $1,430 |
| 12 | Rochester | $1,430 |
| 13 | Farmington | $1,430 |
| 14 | Dover (this page) | $1,430 |
| 15 | Derry | $1,350 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Dover.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Dover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somersworth, NH | 4.3 mi | $1,430 | — |
| Newmarket, NH | 9.2 mi | $1,600 | +$170 (+12%) |
| Rochester, NH | 10.4 mi | $1,430 | — |
| Kittery, ME | 12.4 mi | $1,600 | +$170 (+12%) |
| Farmington, NH | 18.4 mi | $1,430 | — |
| Sanford, ME | 18.5 mi | $1,210 | $-220 (-15%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 23.9 mi | $2,140 | +$710 (+50%) |
| Newburyport, MA | 26.1 mi | $2,140 | +$710 (+50%) |
| Haverhill, MA | 31.7 mi | $1,447 | +$17 (+1%) |
| Derry, NH | 33.8 mi | $1,350 | $-80 (-6%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 34.6 mi | $1,370 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Methuen, MA | 36.9 mi | $1,510 | +$80 (+6%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Dover — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dover?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Dover, New Hampshire is $1,430 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $2,273.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Dover?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,200 ($4,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Dover expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Dover's 1-bedroom median of $1,430 is +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Dover rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 19 cities in New Hampshire with 1-bedroom data, Dover ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Dover?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Sanford ($1,210), Derry ($1,350), Biddeford ($1,370).