Studio Apartment Rent in Lebanon, NH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lebanon, New Hampshire as of October 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,487 and +15% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lebanon
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 Lebanon
Compare Lebanon'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 | $1,100 |
| 4 | Concord | $1,160 |
| 5 | Derry | $1,250 |
| 6 | Salem | $1,320 |
| 7 | Rochester | $1,340 |
| 8 | Somersworth | $1,360 |
| 9 | Dover | $1,370 |
| 10 | Manchester | $1,415 |
| 11 | Nashua | $1,440 |
| 12 | Lebanon (this page) | $1,480 |
| 13 | Newmarket | $1,560 |
| 14 | Hampton | $1,590 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | $1,620 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New Hampshire
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exeter | $2,000 |
| 2 | Bedford | $1,950 |
| 3 | Merrimack | $1,670 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | $1,620 |
| 5 | Hampton | $1,590 |
| 6 | Newmarket | $1,560 |
| 7 | Lebanon (this page) | $1,480 |
| 8 | Nashua | $1,440 |
| 9 | Manchester | $1,415 |
| 10 | Dover | $1,370 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $1,360 |
| 12 | Rochester | $1,340 |
| 13 | Salem | $1,320 |
| 14 | Derry | $1,250 |
| 15 | Concord | $1,160 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lebanon.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lebanon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont, NH | 19.8 mi | $920 | $-560 (-38%) |
| Keene, NH | 46.2 mi | $1,100 | $-380 (-26%) |
| Laconia, NH | 52.1 mi | $990 | $-490 (-33%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 62.1 mi | $1,000 | $-480 (-32%) |
| Bedford, NH | 68.1 mi | $1,950 | +$470 (+32%) |
| Manchester, NH | 69.4 mi | $1,415 | $-65 (-4%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 73 mi | $1,670 | +$190 (+13%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 77.8 mi | $1,080 | $-400 (-27%) |
| Nashua, NH | 79.4 mi | $1,440 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Derry, NH | 83.5 mi | $1,250 | $-230 (-16%) |
| South Burlington, VT | 85.7 mi | $1,550 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Winooski, VT | 88.6 mi | $1,500 | +$20 (+1%) |
Studio rent in Lebanon — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lebanon?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lebanon, New Hampshire is $1,480 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,487.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lebanon?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,200 ($4,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lebanon expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lebanon's studio median of $1,480 is +15% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lebanon rank for studio rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with studio data, Lebanon ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lebanon?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Claremont ($920), Keene ($1,100), Laconia ($990).