4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Exeter, NH
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Exeter, New Hampshire as of March 2026. That's +54% higher than the citywide median of $2,200 and +35% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 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 | $2,700 |
| 9 | Farmington | $2,700 |
| 10 | Rochester | $2,700 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $2,700 |
| 12 | Manchester | $2,740 |
| 13 | Lebanon | $2,820 |
| 14 | Newmarket | $2,900 |
| 15 | Hampton | $2,960 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $3,780 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $3,430 |
| 3 | Exeter (this page) | $3,390 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | $3,100 |
| 5 | Nashua | $2,965 |
| 6 | Hampton | $2,960 |
| 7 | Newmarket | $2,900 |
| 8 | Lebanon | $2,820 |
| 9 | Manchester | $2,740 |
| 10 | Somersworth | $2,700 |
| 11 | Rochester | $2,700 |
| 12 | Farmington | $2,700 |
| 13 | Dover | $2,700 |
| 14 | Hooksett | $2,680 |
| 15 | Salem | $2,550 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Exeter.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Exeter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket, NH | 7 mi | $2,900 | $-490 (-14%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 9 mi | $3,390 | — |
| Newburyport, MA | 13.2 mi | $3,390 | — |
| Dover, NH | 16.2 mi | $2,700 | $-690 (-20%) |
| Kittery, ME | 20 mi | $3,460 | +$70 (+2%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 20.2 mi | $2,700 | $-690 (-20%) |
| Derry, NH | 20.8 mi | $2,440 | $-950 (-28%) |
| Methuen, MA | 21 mi | $2,630 | $-760 (-22%) |
| Rochester, NH | 22.4 mi | $2,700 | $-690 (-20%) |
| Andover, MA | 25.8 mi | $3,420 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Farmington, NH | 28 mi | $2,700 | $-690 (-20%) |
| Danvers, MA | 28 mi | $3,470 | +$80 (+2%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Exeter — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Exeter?
As of March 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Exeter, New Hampshire is $3,390 per month. This is +54% higher than the citywide median of $2,200.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Exeter?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $135,600 ($11,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $65.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Exeter expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Exeter's 4+ bedroom median of $3,390 is +35% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Exeter rank for 4+ bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 20 cities in New Hampshire with 4+ bedroom data, Exeter ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Exeter?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Newmarket ($2,900), Dover ($2,700), Somersworth ($2,700).