4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Dover, NH
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Dover, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +19% higher than the citywide median of $2,267 and +7% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,950 |
| 2 | Keene | $2,120 |
| 3 | Laconia | $2,160 |
| 4 | Concord | $2,210 |
| 5 | Derry | $2,440 |
| 6 | Salem | $2,550 |
| 7 | Hooksett | $2,680 |
| 8 | Dover (this page) | $2,700 |
| 9 | Rochester | $2,700 |
| 10 | Somersworth | $2,700 |
| 11 | Manchester | $2,740 |
| 12 | Lebanon | $2,820 |
| 13 | Newmarket | $2,900 |
| 14 | Hampton | $2,960 |
| 15 | Nashua | $2,965 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $3,780 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $3,430 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $3,100 |
| 4 | Nashua | $2,965 |
| 5 | Hampton | $2,960 |
| 6 | Newmarket | $2,900 |
| 7 | Lebanon | $2,820 |
| 8 | Manchester | $2,740 |
| 9 | Somersworth | $2,700 |
| 10 | Rochester | $2,700 |
| 11 | Dover (this page) | $2,700 |
| 12 | Hooksett | $2,680 |
| 13 | Salem | $2,550 |
| 14 | Derry | $2,440 |
| 15 | Concord | $2,210 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Dover.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Dover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somersworth, NH | 4.3 mi | $2,700 | — |
| Newmarket, NH | 9.2 mi | $2,900 | +$200 (+7%) |
| Rochester, NH | 10.4 mi | $2,700 | — |
| Kittery, ME | 12.4 mi | $3,460 | +$760 (+28%) |
| Sanford, ME | 18.5 mi | $2,170 | $-530 (-20%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 23.9 mi | $3,390 | +$690 (+26%) |
| Newburyport, MA | 26.1 mi | $3,390 | +$690 (+26%) |
| Haverhill, MA | 31.7 mi | $2,517 | $-183 (-7%) |
| Derry, NH | 33.8 mi | $2,440 | $-260 (-10%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 34.6 mi | $2,470 | $-230 (-9%) |
| Methuen, MA | 36.9 mi | $2,630 | $-70 (-3%) |
| Saco, ME | 38.2 mi | $2,710 | +$10 (0%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Dover — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Dover?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Dover, New Hampshire is $2,700 per month. This is +19% higher than the citywide median of $2,267.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Dover?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $108,000 ($9,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $51.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Dover expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Dover's 4+ bedroom median of $2,700 is +7% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Dover rank for 4+ bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 4+ bedroom data, Dover ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Dover?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Sanford ($2,170), Haverhill ($2,517), Derry ($2,440).