3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hooksett, NH
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Hooksett, New Hampshire as of September 2026. That's +20% higher than the citywide median of $2,233 and +25% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 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 | $2,610 |
| 13 | Portsmouth | $2,660 |
| 14 | Hooksett (this page) | $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 | Exeter | $3,080 |
| 4 | Nashua | $2,788 |
| 5 | Lebanon | $2,700 |
| 6 | Hooksett (this page) | $2,670 |
| 7 | Portsmouth | $2,660 |
| 8 | Hampton | $2,610 |
| 9 | Newmarket | $2,560 |
| 10 | Manchester | $2,520 |
| 11 | Derry | $2,320 |
| 12 | Somersworth | $2,310 |
| 13 | Salem | $2,310 |
| 14 | Rochester | $2,310 |
| 15 | Dover | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Hooksett.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Hooksett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 6.4 mi | $2,520 | $-150 (-6%) |
| Bedford, NH | 11.9 mi | $3,430 | +$760 (+28%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 16.7 mi | $3,230 | +$560 (+21%) |
| Derry, NH | 17.6 mi | $2,320 | $-350 (-13%) |
| Dracut, MA | 29.6 mi | $2,670 | — |
| Methuen, MA | 29.9 mi | $2,390 | $-280 (-10%) |
| Lowell, MA | 31.7 mi | $2,475 | $-195 (-7%) |
| Exeter, NH | 32.5 mi | $3,080 | +$410 (+15%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 32.9 mi | $2,980 | +$310 (+12%) |
| Westford, MA | 34.3 mi | $4,050 | +$1,380 (+52%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 34.5 mi | $2,560 | $-110 (-4%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 35.8 mi | $3,920 | +$1,250 (+47%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Hooksett — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Hooksett?
As of September 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Hooksett, New Hampshire is $2,670 per month. This is +20% higher than the citywide median of $2,233.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Hooksett?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $106,800 ($8,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $51.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hooksett expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hooksett's 3-bedroom median of $2,670 is +25% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hooksett rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 19 cities in New Hampshire with 3-bedroom data, Hooksett ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Hooksett?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Manchester ($2,520), Derry ($2,320), Methuen ($2,390).