3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Merrimack, NH
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Merrimack, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +23% higher than the citywide median of $2,623 and +52% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,790 |
| 2 | Laconia | $1,810 |
| 3 | Keene | $2,080 |
| 4 | Concord | $2,210 |
| 5 | Dover | $2,310 |
| 6 | Rochester | $2,310 |
| 7 | Salem | $2,310 |
| 8 | Somersworth | $2,310 |
| 9 | Derry | $2,320 |
| 10 | Manchester | $2,520 |
| 11 | Newmarket | $2,560 |
| 12 | Hampton | $2,610 |
| 13 | Portsmouth | $2,660 |
| 14 | Hooksett | $2,670 |
| 15 | Lebanon | $2,700 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $3,430 |
| 2 | Merrimack (this page) | $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 | Dover | $2,310 |
| 15 | Concord | $2,210 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Merrimack.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Merrimack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 10.4 mi | $2,520 | $-710 (-22%) |
| Hooksett, NH | 16.7 mi | $2,670 | $-560 (-17%) |
| Derry, NH | 17 mi | $2,320 | $-910 (-28%) |
| Dracut, MA | 19.2 mi | $2,670 | $-560 (-17%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 19.4 mi | $2,980 | $-250 (-8%) |
| Lowell, MA | 20 mi | $2,475 | $-755 (-23%) |
| Methuen, MA | 24.7 mi | $2,390 | $-840 (-26%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 26.1 mi | $3,920 | +$690 (+21%) |
| Billerica, MA | 26.1 mi | $3,145 | $-85 (-3%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 27.6 mi | $2,050 | $-1,180 (-37%) |
| Andover, MA | 28.4 mi | $3,110 | $-120 (-4%) |
| Concord, MA | 28.9 mi | $4,190 | +$960 (+30%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Merrimack — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Merrimack?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Merrimack, New Hampshire is $3,230 per month. This is +23% higher than the citywide median of $2,623.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Merrimack?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $129,200 ($10,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $62.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Merrimack expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Merrimack's 3-bedroom median of $3,230 is +52% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Merrimack rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 3-bedroom data, Merrimack ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Merrimack?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Manchester ($2,520), Hooksett ($2,670), Derry ($2,320).