1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Keene, NH
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Keene, New Hampshire as of October 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,833 and +13% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Keene
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 Keene
Compare Keene'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 (this page) | $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 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 11 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 12 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 13 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 14 | Hampton | $1,630 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | $1,660 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $2,170 |
| 2 | Exeter | $2,140 |
| 3 | Merrimack | $1,850 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | $1,660 |
| 5 | Hampton | $1,630 |
| 6 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 7 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 8 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 9 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 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? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Keene.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Keene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro, VT | 26.7 mi | $1,090 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Claremont, NH | 27.4 mi | $1,020 | $-200 (-16%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 42.1 mi | $1,260 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Amherst, MA | 43 mi | $1,540 | +$320 (+26%) |
| Lebanon, NH | 46.2 mi | $1,550 | +$330 (+27%) |
| Northampton, MA | 50.1 mi | $1,540 | +$320 (+26%) |
| Spencer, MA | 53.8 mi | $1,170 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 54 mi | $1,850 | +$630 (+52%) |
| Clinton, MA | 56.6 mi | $1,410 | +$190 (+16%) |
| Manchester, NH | 57.6 mi | $1,550 | +$330 (+27%) |
| Worcester, MA | 58.4 mi | $1,458 | +$238 (+20%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 59.8 mi | $1,120 | $-100 (-8%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Keene — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Keene?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Keene, New Hampshire is $1,220 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,833.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Keene?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,800 ($4,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Keene expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Keene's 1-bedroom median of $1,220 is +13% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Keene rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 1-bedroom data, Keene ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Keene?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Brattleboro ($1,090), Claremont ($1,020), Spencer ($1,170).