2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Keene, NH
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Keene, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $1,818 and +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,340 |
| 2 | Laconia | $1,440 |
| 3 | Keene (this page) | $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 | $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 | Merrimack | $2,430 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $2,150 |
| 4 | Hampton | $2,110 |
| 5 | Nashua | $2,100 |
| 6 | Newmarket | $2,070 |
| 7 | Manchester | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lebanon | $2,030 |
| 9 | Hooksett | $2,020 |
| 10 | Salem | $1,920 |
| 11 | Dover | $1,820 |
| 12 | Somersworth | $1,810 |
| 13 | Rochester | $1,810 |
| 14 | Derry | $1,770 |
| 15 | Concord | $1,670 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Keene.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Keene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro, VT | 26.7 mi | $1,330 | $-270 (-17%) |
| Claremont, NH | 27.4 mi | $1,340 | $-260 (-16%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 42.1 mi | $1,570 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Amherst, MA | 43 mi | $1,910 | +$310 (+19%) |
| Lebanon, NH | 46.2 mi | $2,030 | +$430 (+27%) |
| Northampton, MA | 50.1 mi | $1,910 | +$310 (+19%) |
| Spencer, MA | 53.8 mi | $1,500 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 54 mi | $2,430 | +$830 (+52%) |
| Clinton, MA | 56.6 mi | $1,820 | +$220 (+14%) |
| Manchester, NH | 57.6 mi | $2,030 | +$430 (+27%) |
| Worcester, MA | 58.4 mi | $1,878 | +$278 (+17%) |
| Hooksett, NH | 59.1 mi | $2,020 | +$420 (+26%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Keene — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Keene?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Keene, New Hampshire is $1,600 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $1,818.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Keene?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Keene expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Keene's 2-bedroom median of $1,600 is +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Keene rank for 2-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 2-bedroom data, Keene ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Keene?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Brattleboro ($1,330), Claremont ($1,340), Fitchburg ($1,570).