3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hampton, NH
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Hampton, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +2% higher than the citywide median of $2,556 and +23% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,790 |
| 2 | Laconia | $1,810 |
| 3 | Keene | $2,080 |
| 4 | Concord | $2,210 |
| 5 | Dover | $2,310 |
| 6 | Rochester | $2,310 |
| 7 | Salem | $2,310 |
| 8 | Somersworth | $2,310 |
| 9 | Derry | $2,320 |
| 10 | Manchester | $2,520 |
| 11 | Newmarket | $2,560 |
| 12 | Hampton (this page) | $2,610 |
| 13 | Portsmouth | $2,660 |
| 14 | Hooksett | $2,670 |
| 15 | Lebanon | $2,700 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $3,430 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $3,230 |
| 3 | Nashua | $2,788 |
| 4 | Lebanon | $2,700 |
| 5 | Hooksett | $2,670 |
| 6 | Portsmouth | $2,660 |
| 7 | Hampton (this page) | $2,610 |
| 8 | Newmarket | $2,560 |
| 9 | Manchester | $2,520 |
| 10 | Derry | $2,320 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $2,310 |
| 12 | Salem | $2,310 |
| 13 | Rochester | $2,310 |
| 14 | Dover | $2,310 |
| 15 | Concord | $2,210 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Hampton.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Hampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburyport, MA | 9.5 mi | $3,080 | +$470 (+18%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 10.2 mi | $3,080 | +$470 (+18%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 11.8 mi | $2,560 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Kittery, ME | 13.8 mi | $2,670 | +$60 (+2%) |
| Dover, NH | 17.7 mi | $2,310 | $-300 (-11%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 21.9 mi | $2,310 | $-300 (-11%) |
| Gloucester, MA | 24.5 mi | $3,080 | +$470 (+18%) |
| Danvers, MA | 26.4 mi | $3,160 | +$550 (+21%) |
| Rochester, NH | 27.2 mi | $2,310 | $-300 (-11%) |
| Methuen, MA | 27.3 mi | $2,390 | $-220 (-8%) |
| Salem, MA | 28.7 mi | $3,080 | +$470 (+18%) |
| Peabody, MA | 29.4 mi | $3,080 | +$470 (+18%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Hampton — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Hampton?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Hampton, New Hampshire is $2,610 per month. This is +2% higher than the citywide median of $2,556.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Hampton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $104,400 ($8,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hampton expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hampton's 3-bedroom median of $2,610 is +23% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hampton rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 3-bedroom data, Hampton ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Hampton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Newmarket ($2,560), Dover ($2,310), Somersworth ($2,310).