1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hooksett, NH
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hooksett, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $2,399 and +10% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Hooksett
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 Hooksett
Compare Hooksett'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 | Hooksett (this page) | $1,540 |
| 11 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 12 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 13 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 14 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 15 | Hampton | $1,630 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $2,170 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $1,850 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $1,660 |
| 4 | Hampton | $1,630 |
| 5 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 6 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 7 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 8 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 9 | Hooksett (this page) | $1,540 |
| 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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Hooksett.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Hooksett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 6.4 mi | $1,550 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Bedford, NH | 11.9 mi | $2,170 | +$630 (+41%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 16.7 mi | $1,850 | +$310 (+20%) |
| Derry, NH | 17.6 mi | $1,350 | $-190 (-12%) |
| Dracut, MA | 29.6 mi | $1,690 | +$150 (+10%) |
| Methuen, MA | 29.9 mi | $1,510 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Lowell, MA | 31.7 mi | $1,565 | +$25 (+2%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 32.9 mi | $1,890 | +$350 (+23%) |
| Westford, MA | 34.3 mi | $2,560 | +$1,020 (+66%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 34.5 mi | $1,600 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 35.8 mi | $2,480 | +$940 (+61%) |
| Andover, MA | 35.9 mi | $1,970 | +$430 (+28%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Hooksett — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hooksett?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Hooksett, New Hampshire is $1,540 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $2,399.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Hooksett?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,600 ($5,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hooksett expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hooksett's 1-bedroom median of $1,540 is +10% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 60th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hooksett rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 1-bedroom data, Hooksett ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Hooksett?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Derry ($1,350), Methuen ($1,510).