1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hampton, NH
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hampton, New Hampshire as of October 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $2,015 and +17% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Hampton
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 Hampton
Compare Hampton'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 | Rochester | $1,430 |
| 8 | Somersworth | $1,430 |
| 9 | Salem | $1,460 |
| 10 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 11 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 12 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 13 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 14 | Hampton (this page) | $1,630 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | $1,660 |
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 (this page) | $1,630 |
| 6 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 7 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 8 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 9 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 10 | Salem | $1,460 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $1,430 |
| 12 | Rochester | $1,430 |
| 13 | Dover | $1,430 |
| 14 | Derry | $1,350 |
| 15 | Concord | $1,270 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Hampton.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Hampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburyport, MA | 9.5 mi | $2,140 | +$510 (+31%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 10.2 mi | $2,140 | +$510 (+31%) |
| Exeter, NH | 10.7 mi | $2,140 | +$510 (+31%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 11.8 mi | $1,600 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Kittery, ME | 13.8 mi | $1,600 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Dover, NH | 17.7 mi | $1,430 | $-200 (-12%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 21.9 mi | $1,430 | $-200 (-12%) |
| Gloucester, MA | 24.5 mi | $2,140 | +$510 (+31%) |
| Danvers, MA | 26.4 mi | $2,210 | +$580 (+36%) |
| Rochester, NH | 27.2 mi | $1,430 | $-200 (-12%) |
| Methuen, MA | 27.3 mi | $1,510 | $-120 (-7%) |
| Salem, MA | 28.7 mi | $2,140 | +$510 (+31%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Hampton — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hampton?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Hampton, New Hampshire is $1,630 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $2,015.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Hampton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,200 ($5,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hampton expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hampton's 1-bedroom median of $1,630 is +17% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 65th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hampton rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 1-bedroom data, Hampton ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Hampton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Newmarket ($1,600), Kittery ($1,600), Dover ($1,430).