Studio Apartment Rent in Manchester, NH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Manchester, New Hampshire as of October 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $2,082 and +10% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Manchester
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 Manchester
Compare Manchester'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 (this page) | $1,415 |
| 11 | Nashua | $1,440 |
| 12 | Lebanon | $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 | $1,480 |
| 8 | Nashua | $1,440 |
| 9 | Manchester (this page) | $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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Manchester.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Manchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford, NH | 6.5 mi | $1,950 | +$535 (+38%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 10.4 mi | $1,670 | +$255 (+18%) |
| Derry, NH | 14.4 mi | $1,250 | $-165 (-12%) |
| Dracut, MA | 24.1 mi | $1,520 | +$105 (+7%) |
| Lowell, MA | 25.9 mi | $1,408 | $-7 (0%) |
| Methuen, MA | 25.9 mi | $1,360 | $-55 (-4%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 26.8 mi | $1,735 | +$320 (+23%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 30.7 mi | $2,230 | +$815 (+58%) |
| Andover, MA | 31.4 mi | $1,770 | +$355 (+25%) |
| Billerica, MA | 32.1 mi | $1,840 | +$425 (+30%) |
| Exeter, NH | 32.7 mi | $2,000 | +$585 (+41%) |
| Acton, MA | 35 mi | $2,010 | +$595 (+42%) |
Studio rent in Manchester — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Manchester?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Manchester, New Hampshire is $1,415 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $2,082.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Manchester?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,600 ($4,717/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Manchester expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Manchester's studio median of $1,415 is +10% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Manchester rank for studio rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with studio data, Manchester ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Manchester?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Derry ($1,250), Lowell ($1,408), Methuen ($1,360).