2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Exeter, NH
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Exeter, New Hampshire as of March 2026. That's +16% higher than the citywide median of $2,200 and +54% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,340 |
| 2 | Laconia | $1,440 |
| 3 | Keene | $1,600 |
| 4 | Concord | $1,670 |
| 5 | Derry | $1,770 |
| 6 | Farmington | $1,810 |
| 7 | Rochester | $1,810 |
| 8 | Somersworth | $1,810 |
| 9 | Dover | $1,820 |
| 10 | Salem | $1,920 |
| 11 | Hooksett | $2,020 |
| 12 | Lebanon | $2,030 |
| 13 | Manchester | $2,030 |
| 14 | Newmarket | $2,070 |
| 15 | Nashua | $2,100 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $2,850 |
| 2 | Exeter (this page) | $2,550 |
| 3 | Merrimack | $2,430 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | $2,150 |
| 5 | Hampton | $2,110 |
| 6 | Nashua | $2,100 |
| 7 | Newmarket | $2,070 |
| 8 | Manchester | $2,030 |
| 9 | Lebanon | $2,030 |
| 10 | Hooksett | $2,020 |
| 11 | Salem | $1,920 |
| 12 | Dover | $1,820 |
| 13 | Somersworth | $1,810 |
| 14 | Rochester | $1,810 |
| 15 | Farmington | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Exeter.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Exeter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket, NH | 7 mi | $2,070 | $-480 (-19%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 9 mi | $2,550 | — |
| Newburyport, MA | 13.2 mi | $2,550 | — |
| Dover, NH | 16.2 mi | $1,820 | $-730 (-29%) |
| Kittery, ME | 20 mi | $2,060 | $-490 (-19%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 20.2 mi | $1,810 | $-740 (-29%) |
| Derry, NH | 20.8 mi | $1,770 | $-780 (-31%) |
| Methuen, MA | 21 mi | $1,980 | $-570 (-22%) |
| Rochester, NH | 22.4 mi | $1,810 | $-740 (-29%) |
| Andover, MA | 25.8 mi | $2,580 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Farmington, NH | 28 mi | $1,810 | $-740 (-29%) |
| Danvers, MA | 28 mi | $2,620 | +$70 (+3%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Exeter — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Exeter?
As of March 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Exeter, New Hampshire is $2,550 per month. This is +16% higher than the citywide median of $2,200.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Exeter?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $102,000 ($8,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $49.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Exeter expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Exeter's 2-bedroom median of $2,550 is +54% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Exeter rank for 2-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 20 cities in New Hampshire with 2-bedroom data, Exeter ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Exeter?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Newmarket ($2,070), Dover ($1,820), Kittery ($2,060).