Studio Apartment Rent in Keene, NH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Keene, New Hampshire as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,754 and +15% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Keene
Compare Keene's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New Hampshire
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $920 |
| 2 | Laconia | $990 |
| 3 | Keene (this page) | $1,100 |
| 4 | Concord | $1,160 |
| 5 | Derry | $1,250 |
| 6 | Salem | $1,320 |
| 7 | Farmington | $1,340 |
| 8 | Rochester | $1,340 |
| 9 | Somersworth | $1,360 |
| 10 | Dover | $1,370 |
| 11 | Hooksett | $1,400 |
| 12 | Manchester | $1,415 |
| 13 | Nashua | $1,440 |
| 14 | Lebanon | $1,480 |
| 15 | Newmarket | $1,560 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New Hampshire
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $1,950 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $1,670 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $1,620 |
| 4 | Hampton | $1,590 |
| 5 | Newmarket | $1,560 |
| 6 | Lebanon | $1,480 |
| 7 | Nashua | $1,440 |
| 8 | Manchester | $1,415 |
| 9 | Hooksett | $1,400 |
| 10 | Dover | $1,370 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $1,360 |
| 12 | Rochester | $1,340 |
| 13 | Farmington | $1,340 |
| 14 | Salem | $1,320 |
| 15 | Derry | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Keene.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Keene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro, VT | 26.7 mi | $1,000 | $-100 (-9%) |
| Claremont, NH | 27.4 mi | $920 | $-180 (-16%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 42.1 mi | $1,080 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Amherst, MA | 43 mi | $1,330 | +$230 (+21%) |
| Lebanon, NH | 46.2 mi | $1,480 | +$380 (+35%) |
| Ware, MA | 46.3 mi | $1,160 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Northampton, MA | 50.1 mi | $1,330 | +$230 (+21%) |
| Spencer, MA | 53.8 mi | $1,160 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 54 mi | $1,670 | +$570 (+52%) |
| Clinton, MA | 56.6 mi | $1,400 | +$300 (+27%) |
| Manchester, NH | 57.6 mi | $1,415 | +$315 (+29%) |
| Worcester, MA | 58.4 mi | $1,448 | +$348 (+32%) |
Studio rent in Keene — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Keene?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Keene, New Hampshire is $1,100 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,754.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Keene?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,000 ($3,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Keene expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Keene's studio median of $1,100 is +15% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Keene rank for studio rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 19 cities in New Hampshire with studio data, Keene ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Keene?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Brattleboro ($1,000), Claremont ($920), Fitchburg ($1,080).