How much does it cost to rent in Exeter, NH?

As of May 2026, the median monthly rent in Exeter, NH is $2,288. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Exeter cheaper than other New Hampshire cities?

Exeter falls in the middle range for New Hampshire, ranking #7 out of 18 cities at $2,288/mo.

When was Exeter rent data last updated?

Exeter rent data reflects May 2026 and was last refreshed on May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Exeter

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Pop. 9,964·7th most expensive in New Hampshire·Rental market data updated monthly for Exeter, NH

Median rent (all units)

$2,288/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

+$358

Stable (Monthly)

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Exeter · $2,288

More expensive than 73% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,000

1 BR

$2,140

2 BR

$2,550

3 BR

$3,080

4 BR+

$3,390

Research median

$2,550/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: May 18, 2026

Annual cost

$27,456/yr

At $2,288/mo median

Market timing

Rents stable

Prices holding steady month-over-month.

Demographics

Who lives here

Exeter, NH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 57.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

9,964

Median income

$87,346

Median age

43.8

Renters

38.3%

Age distribution

14.7%

24.4%

25.5%

13.4%

21.9%

Under 1814.7%

18–3424.4%

35–5425.5%

55–6413.4%

65+21.9%

Gender

43.6%

56.4%

Male43.6%

Female56.4%

Race & ethnicity

87.3%

White87.3%

Black1.1%

Hispanic3.4%

Asian5.1%

Other3.1%

Education (25+)

15.6%

24.9%

57.4%

No HS diploma2.1%

HS diploma15.6%

Some college24.9%

Bachelor's+57.4%

Housing tenure

61.7%

38.3%

Owner61.7%

Renter38.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Exeter, NH has changed in 5 years

Income

$72,456 → $87,346

up 20.6%

Population

9,908 → 9,964

up 0.6%

Renter share

38.2% → 38.3%

+0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

45% → 57.4%

+12.4 pts

Median age

45.7 → 43.8

-1.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $87,346 today, compared with $72,456 five years earlier. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 45% to 57.4% across the same window.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Exeter on your salary?

At $2,288/mo, how Exeter rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $97,314/yr · Rent = 28.2% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $69,092/yr · Rent = 39.7% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $79,588/yr · Rent = 34.5% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $142,253/yr · Rent = 19.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $181,764/yr · Rent = 15.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $64,694/yr · Rent = 42.4% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $58,411/yr · Rent = 47% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $71,997/yr · Rent = 38.1% income

stretched

By apartment size

Exeter rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Exeter

About renting in Exeter, NH

Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Exeter is $2,288/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,080/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($87,346/yr), Exeter ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Exeter an affordable city for renters?

Exeter is considered moderate for renters. At $2,288/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($87,346/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Exeter slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Exeter?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,288/mo in Exeter. The local median household income is $87,346/yr, meaning the typical Exeter household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Exeter?

Rent in Exeter has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 2026.

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

Exeter is middle-of-the-pack for New Hampshire for rent, ranking #7 out of 18 tracked cities at $2,288/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Exeter?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Exeter ($2,288/mo): Hampton ($2,021/mo), Newmarket ($2,136/mo).

What percentage of Exeter residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.3% of Exeter households are renters, while 61.7% are owner-occupied. Exeter leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Exeter rent compare to the national average?

Exeter's median rent of $2,288/mo is $358 (19%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo. Within New Hampshire, it ranks #7 out of 18 tracked cities.

Affordability

31%

MODERATE

At $2,288/mo, rent takes ~31% of Exeter's median household income ($87,346/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Exeter 31%Benchmark 30%

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