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Nashua

Pop. 91,294·11th most expensive in New Hampshire·Rental market data updated monthly for Nashua, NH
Median rent (all units)
$2,216/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$251
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Nashua · $2,216
More expensive than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
67/100
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Rents are 8% below what Nashua's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,216/mo
Expected by trend
$2,416/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,788
4 BR+
$2,965
Research median
$2,100/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,592/yr
At $2,216/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Nashua, NH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 41.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
91,294
Median income
$96,326
Median age
40
Renters
44.2%
Age distribution
18.6%
24.8%
25.2%
14.4%
16.9%
Under 1818.6%
18–3424.8%
35–5425.2%
55–6414.4%
65+16.9%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
71.9%
14.7%
White71.9%
Black3%
Hispanic14.7%
Asian8.3%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
24.7%
25.9%
41.2%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+41.2%
Housing tenure
55.8%
44.2%
Owner55.8%
Renter44.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Nashua, NH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,606 → $2,216
up 38.0%
Income
$78,501 → $96,326
up 22.7%
Population
90,659 → 91,294
up 0.7%
Renter share
45.2% → 44.2%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
40% → 41.2%
+1.2 pts

Five years ago, renters in Nashua, NH paid around $1,606 a month. That figure now sits near $2,216, up 38.0% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $78,501 in 2021 to $96,326 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Nashua, NH market of 2021.

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Nashua rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Nashua. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Nashua, NH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Nashua is $2,216/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,440/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,100/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,600/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,788/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($96,326/yr), Nashua ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Nashua an affordable city for renters?

Nashua is considered affordable for renters. At $2,216/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($96,326/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Nashua falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Nashua?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,216/mo in Nashua. The local median household income is $96,326/yr, meaning the typical Nashua household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Nashua?

Rent in Nashua has increased 3.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Nashua neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Nashua are 03060 ($2,125/mo), 03063 ($2,147/mo), and 03064 ($2,197/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Nashua is $2,216/mo.

How does Nashua rent compare to other cities in New Hampshire?

Nashua is middle-of-the-pack for New Hampshire for rent, ranking #11 out of 18 tracked cities at $2,216/mo.

What percentage of Nashua residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.2% of Nashua households are renters, while 55.8% are owner-occupied. Nashua leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Nashua rent compare to the national average?

Nashua's median rent of $2,216/mo is $251 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Hampshire, it ranks #11 out of 18 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,216/mo, rent takes ~28% of Nashua's median household income ($96,326/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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