3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Keene, NH
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Keene, New Hampshire as of August 2026. That's +19% higher than the citywide median of $1,754 and +2% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,790 |
| 2 | Laconia | $1,810 |
| 3 | Keene (this page) | $2,080 |
| 4 | Concord | $2,210 |
| 5 | Dover | $2,310 |
| 6 | Farmington | $2,310 |
| 7 | Rochester | $2,310 |
| 8 | Salem | $2,310 |
| 9 | Somersworth | $2,310 |
| 10 | Derry | $2,320 |
| 11 | Manchester | $2,520 |
| 12 | Newmarket | $2,560 |
| 13 | Hampton | $2,610 |
| 14 | Portsmouth | $2,660 |
| 15 | Hooksett | $2,670 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $3,430 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $3,230 |
| 3 | Nashua | $2,788 |
| 4 | Lebanon | $2,700 |
| 5 | Hooksett | $2,670 |
| 6 | Portsmouth | $2,660 |
| 7 | Hampton | $2,610 |
| 8 | Newmarket | $2,560 |
| 9 | Manchester | $2,520 |
| 10 | Derry | $2,320 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $2,310 |
| 12 | Salem | $2,310 |
| 13 | Rochester | $2,310 |
| 14 | Farmington | $2,310 |
| 15 | Dover | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Keene.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Keene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro, VT | 26.7 mi | $1,660 | $-420 (-20%) |
| Claremont, NH | 27.4 mi | $1,790 | $-290 (-14%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 42.1 mi | $2,050 | $-30 (-1%) |
| Amherst, MA | 43 mi | $2,330 | +$250 (+12%) |
| Lebanon, NH | 46.2 mi | $2,700 | +$620 (+30%) |
| Ware, MA | 46.3 mi | $1,810 | $-270 (-13%) |
| Northampton, MA | 50.1 mi | $2,330 | +$250 (+12%) |
| Spencer, MA | 53.8 mi | $1,810 | $-270 (-13%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 54 mi | $3,230 | +$1,150 (+55%) |
| Clinton, MA | 56.6 mi | $2,400 | +$320 (+15%) |
| Manchester, NH | 57.6 mi | $2,520 | +$440 (+21%) |
| Worcester, MA | 58.4 mi | $2,294 | +$214 (+10%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Keene — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Keene?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Keene, New Hampshire is $2,080 per month. This is +19% higher than the citywide median of $1,754.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Keene?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,200 ($6,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Keene expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Keene's 3-bedroom median of $2,080 is +2% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Keene rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 19 cities in New Hampshire with 3-bedroom data, Keene ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Keene?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Brattleboro ($1,660), Claremont ($1,790), Fitchburg ($2,050).