1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Exeter, NH
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Exeter, New Hampshire as of March 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $2,200 and +53% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Exeter
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 Exeter
Compare Exeter'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 | $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 | Exeter (this page) | $2,140 |
| 3 | Merrimack | $1,850 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | $1,660 |
| 5 | Hampton | $1,630 |
| 6 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 7 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 8 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 9 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 10 | Hooksett | $1,540 |
| 11 | Salem | $1,460 |
| 12 | Somersworth | $1,430 |
| 13 | Rochester | $1,430 |
| 14 | Farmington | $1,430 |
| 15 | Dover | $1,430 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Exeter.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Exeter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket, NH | 7 mi | $1,600 | $-540 (-25%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 9 mi | $2,140 | — |
| Newburyport, MA | 13.2 mi | $2,140 | — |
| Dover, NH | 16.2 mi | $1,430 | $-710 (-33%) |
| Kittery, ME | 20 mi | $1,600 | $-540 (-25%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 20.2 mi | $1,430 | $-710 (-33%) |
| Derry, NH | 20.8 mi | $1,350 | $-790 (-37%) |
| Methuen, MA | 21 mi | $1,510 | $-630 (-29%) |
| Rochester, NH | 22.4 mi | $1,430 | $-710 (-33%) |
| Andover, MA | 25.8 mi | $1,970 | $-170 (-8%) |
| Farmington, NH | 28 mi | $1,430 | $-710 (-33%) |
| Danvers, MA | 28 mi | $2,210 | +$70 (+3%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Exeter — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Exeter?
As of March 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Exeter, New Hampshire is $2,140 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $2,200.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Exeter?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $85,600 ($7,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Exeter expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Exeter's 1-bedroom median of $2,140 is +53% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Exeter rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 20 cities in New Hampshire with 1-bedroom data, Exeter ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Exeter?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Newmarket ($1,600), Dover ($1,430), Kittery ($1,600).