Studio Apartment Rent in Exeter, NH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Exeter, New Hampshire as of October 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $2,552 and +55% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Exeter
Compare Exeter's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New Hampshire
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $920 |
| 2 | Laconia | $990 |
| 3 | Keene | $1,100 |
| 4 | Concord | $1,160 |
| 5 | Derry | $1,250 |
| 6 | Salem | $1,320 |
| 7 | Rochester | $1,340 |
| 8 | Somersworth | $1,360 |
| 9 | Dover | $1,370 |
| 10 | Manchester | $1,415 |
| 11 | Nashua | $1,440 |
| 12 | Lebanon | $1,480 |
| 13 | Newmarket | $1,560 |
| 14 | Hampton | $1,590 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | $1,620 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New Hampshire
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exeter (this page) | $2,000 |
| 2 | Bedford | $1,950 |
| 3 | Merrimack | $1,670 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | $1,620 |
| 5 | Hampton | $1,590 |
| 6 | Newmarket | $1,560 |
| 7 | Lebanon | $1,480 |
| 8 | Nashua | $1,440 |
| 9 | Manchester | $1,415 |
| 10 | Dover | $1,370 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $1,360 |
| 12 | Rochester | $1,340 |
| 13 | Salem | $1,320 |
| 14 | Derry | $1,250 |
| 15 | Concord | $1,160 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Exeter.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Exeter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket, NH | 7 mi | $1,560 | $-440 (-22%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 9 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Newburyport, MA | 13.2 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Dover, NH | 16.2 mi | $1,370 | $-630 (-31%) |
| Kittery, ME | 20 mi | $1,410 | $-590 (-29%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 20.2 mi | $1,360 | $-640 (-32%) |
| Derry, NH | 20.8 mi | $1,250 | $-750 (-37%) |
| Methuen, MA | 21 mi | $1,360 | $-640 (-32%) |
| Rochester, NH | 22.4 mi | $1,340 | $-660 (-33%) |
| Andover, MA | 25.8 mi | $1,770 | $-230 (-11%) |
| Danvers, MA | 28 mi | $2,090 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Dracut, MA | 29.9 mi | $1,520 | $-480 (-24%) |
Studio rent in Exeter — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Exeter?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Exeter, New Hampshire is $2,000 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $2,552.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Exeter?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,000 ($6,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Exeter expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Exeter's studio median of $2,000 is +55% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Exeter rank for studio rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with studio data, Exeter ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Exeter?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Newmarket ($1,560), Dover ($1,370), Kittery ($1,410).