Studio Apartment Rent in Merrimack, NH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Merrimack, New Hampshire as of October 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $2,530 and +29% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Merrimack
Compare Merrimack'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 | $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 (this page) | $1,670 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | $1,620 |
| 5 | Hampton | $1,590 |
| 6 | Newmarket | $1,560 |
| 7 | Lebanon | $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 Merrimack.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Merrimack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 10.4 mi | $1,415 | $-255 (-15%) |
| Derry, NH | 17 mi | $1,250 | $-420 (-25%) |
| Dracut, MA | 19.2 mi | $1,520 | $-150 (-9%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 19.4 mi | $1,735 | +$65 (+4%) |
| Lowell, MA | 20 mi | $1,408 | $-262 (-16%) |
| Methuen, MA | 24.7 mi | $1,360 | $-310 (-19%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 26.1 mi | $2,230 | +$560 (+34%) |
| Billerica, MA | 26.1 mi | $1,840 | +$170 (+10%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 27.6 mi | $1,080 | $-590 (-35%) |
| Andover, MA | 28.4 mi | $1,770 | +$100 (+6%) |
| Concord, MA | 28.9 mi | $2,780 | +$1,110 (+66%) |
| Bedford, MA | 29.4 mi | $2,580 | +$910 (+54%) |
Studio rent in Merrimack — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Merrimack?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Merrimack, New Hampshire is $1,670 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $2,530.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Merrimack?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,800 ($5,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Merrimack expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Merrimack's studio median of $1,670 is +29% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Merrimack rank for studio rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with studio data, Merrimack ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Merrimack?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Manchester ($1,415), Derry ($1,250), Dracut ($1,520).