2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hooksett, NH
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Hooksett, New Hampshire as of September 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,233 and +22% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 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 (this page) | $2,020 |
| 11 | Lebanon | $2,030 |
| 12 | Manchester | $2,030 |
| 13 | Newmarket | $2,070 |
| 14 | Nashua | $2,100 |
| 15 | Hampton | $2,110 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $2,850 |
| 2 | Exeter | $2,550 |
| 3 | Merrimack | $2,430 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | $2,150 |
| 5 | Hampton | $2,110 |
| 6 | Nashua | $2,100 |
| 7 | Newmarket | $2,070 |
| 8 | Manchester | $2,030 |
| 9 | Lebanon | $2,030 |
| 10 | Hooksett (this page) | $2,020 |
| 11 | Salem | $1,920 |
| 12 | Dover | $1,820 |
| 13 | Somersworth | $1,810 |
| 14 | Rochester | $1,810 |
| 15 | Derry | $1,770 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Hooksett.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Hooksett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 6.4 mi | $2,030 | +$10 (0%) |
| Bedford, NH | 11.9 mi | $2,850 | +$830 (+41%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 16.7 mi | $2,430 | +$410 (+20%) |
| Derry, NH | 17.6 mi | $1,770 | $-250 (-12%) |
| Dracut, MA | 29.6 mi | $2,220 | +$200 (+10%) |
| Methuen, MA | 29.9 mi | $1,980 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Lowell, MA | 31.7 mi | $2,055 | +$35 (+2%) |
| Exeter, NH | 32.5 mi | $2,550 | +$530 (+26%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 32.9 mi | $2,475 | +$455 (+23%) |
| Westford, MA | 34.3 mi | $3,360 | +$1,340 (+66%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 34.5 mi | $2,070 | +$50 (+2%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 35.8 mi | $3,250 | +$1,230 (+61%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Hooksett — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hooksett?
As of September 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Hooksett, New Hampshire is $2,020 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,233.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Hooksett?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,800 ($6,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hooksett expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hooksett's 2-bedroom median of $2,020 is +22% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hooksett rank for 2-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 19 cities in New Hampshire with 2-bedroom data, Hooksett ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Hooksett?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Derry ($1,770), Methuen ($1,980).