1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Farmington, NH
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Farmington, New Hampshire as of March 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,850 and +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Farmington
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 Farmington
Compare Farmington'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 (this page) | $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 | $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 (this page) | $1,430 |
| 15 | Dover | $1,430 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Farmington.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Farmington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NH | 8.1 mi | $1,430 | — |
| Somersworth, NH | 15.8 mi | $1,430 | — |
| Dover, NH | 18.4 mi | $1,430 | — |
| Newmarket, NH | 22.8 mi | $1,600 | +$170 (+12%) |
| Sanford, ME | 23.4 mi | $1,210 | $-220 (-15%) |
| Exeter, NH | 28 mi | $2,140 | +$710 (+50%) |
| Kittery, ME | 30.5 mi | $1,600 | +$170 (+12%) |
| Laconia, NH | 30.9 mi | $1,150 | $-280 (-20%) |
| Hooksett, NH | 32.1 mi | $1,540 | +$110 (+8%) |
| Derry, NH | 35.7 mi | $1,350 | $-80 (-6%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 37 mi | $2,140 | +$710 (+50%) |
| Manchester, NH | 37.1 mi | $1,550 | +$120 (+8%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Farmington — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Farmington?
As of March 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Farmington, New Hampshire is $1,430 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,850.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Farmington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,200 ($4,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Farmington expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Farmington's 1-bedroom median of $1,430 is +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 54th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Farmington rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 20 cities in New Hampshire with 1-bedroom data, Farmington ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Farmington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Sanford ($1,210), Laconia ($1,150), Derry ($1,350).