2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hampton, NH
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Hampton, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $2,556 and +27% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 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 | Rochester | $1,810 |
| 7 | Somersworth | $1,810 |
| 8 | Dover | $1,820 |
| 9 | Salem | $1,920 |
| 10 | Hooksett | $2,020 |
| 11 | Lebanon | $2,030 |
| 12 | Manchester | $2,030 |
| 13 | Newmarket | $2,070 |
| 14 | Nashua | $2,100 |
| 15 | Hampton (this page) | $2,110 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $2,850 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $2,430 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $2,150 |
| 4 | Hampton (this page) | $2,110 |
| 5 | Nashua | $2,100 |
| 6 | Newmarket | $2,070 |
| 7 | Manchester | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lebanon | $2,030 |
| 9 | Hooksett | $2,020 |
| 10 | Salem | $1,920 |
| 11 | Dover | $1,820 |
| 12 | Somersworth | $1,810 |
| 13 | Rochester | $1,810 |
| 14 | Derry | $1,770 |
| 15 | Concord | $1,670 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Hampton.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Hampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburyport, MA | 9.5 mi | $2,550 | +$440 (+21%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 10.2 mi | $2,550 | +$440 (+21%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 11.8 mi | $2,070 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Kittery, ME | 13.8 mi | $2,060 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Dover, NH | 17.7 mi | $1,820 | $-290 (-14%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 21.9 mi | $1,810 | $-300 (-14%) |
| Gloucester, MA | 24.5 mi | $2,550 | +$440 (+21%) |
| Danvers, MA | 26.4 mi | $2,620 | +$510 (+24%) |
| Rochester, NH | 27.2 mi | $1,810 | $-300 (-14%) |
| Methuen, MA | 27.3 mi | $1,980 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Salem, MA | 28.7 mi | $2,550 | +$440 (+21%) |
| Peabody, MA | 29.4 mi | $2,550 | +$440 (+21%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Hampton — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hampton?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Hampton, New Hampshire is $2,110 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $2,556.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Hampton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,400 ($7,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hampton expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hampton's 2-bedroom median of $2,110 is +27% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hampton rank for 2-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 2-bedroom data, Hampton ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Hampton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Newmarket ($2,070), Kittery ($2,060), Dover ($1,820).