1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Merrimack, NH
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Merrimack, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $2,623 and +33% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Merrimack
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Merrimack
Compare Merrimack's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $2,170 |
| 2 | Merrimack (this page) | $1,850 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $1,660 |
| 4 | Hampton | $1,630 |
| 5 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 6 | Nashua | $1,600 |
| 7 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 8 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 9 | Hooksett | $1,540 |
| 10 | Salem | $1,460 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $1,430 |
| 12 | Rochester | $1,430 |
| 13 | Dover | $1,430 |
| 14 | Derry | $1,350 |
| 15 | Concord | $1,270 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Merrimack.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Merrimack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 10.4 mi | $1,550 | $-300 (-16%) |
| Hooksett, NH | 16.7 mi | $1,540 | $-310 (-17%) |
| Derry, NH | 17 mi | $1,350 | $-500 (-27%) |
| Dracut, MA | 19.2 mi | $1,690 | $-160 (-9%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 19.4 mi | $1,890 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Lowell, MA | 20 mi | $1,565 | $-285 (-15%) |
| Methuen, MA | 24.7 mi | $1,510 | $-340 (-18%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 26.1 mi | $2,480 | +$630 (+34%) |
| Billerica, MA | 26.1 mi | $2,005 | +$155 (+8%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 27.6 mi | $1,260 | $-590 (-32%) |
| Andover, MA | 28.4 mi | $1,970 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Concord, MA | 28.9 mi | $2,940 | +$1,090 (+59%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Merrimack — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Merrimack?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Merrimack, New Hampshire is $1,850 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $2,623.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Merrimack?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,000 ($6,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Merrimack expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Merrimack's 1-bedroom median of $1,850 is +33% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Merrimack rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 1-bedroom data, Merrimack ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Merrimack?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Manchester ($1,550), Hooksett ($1,540), Derry ($1,350).