1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Nashua, NH
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Nashua, New Hampshire as of August 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $2,271 and +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Nashua
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 Nashua
Compare Nashua's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,020 |
| 2 | Laconia | $1,150 |
| 3 | Keene | $1,220 |
| 4 | Concord | $1,270 |
| 5 | Derry | $1,350 |
| 6 | Dover | $1,430 |
| 7 | Farmington | $1,430 |
| 8 | Rochester | $1,430 |
| 9 | Somersworth | $1,430 |
| 10 | Salem | $1,460 |
| 11 | Hooksett | $1,540 |
| 12 | Lebanon | $1,550 |
| 13 | Manchester | $1,550 |
| 14 | Nashua (this page) | $1,600 |
| 15 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $2,170 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $1,850 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $1,660 |
| 4 | Hampton | $1,630 |
| 5 | Newmarket | $1,600 |
| 6 | Nashua (this page) | $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 | Farmington | $1,430 |
| 14 | Dover | $1,430 |
| 15 | Derry | $1,350 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Nashua.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Nashua |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack, NH | 7 mi | $1,850 | +$250 (+16%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 12.7 mi | $1,890 | +$290 (+18%) |
| Lowell, MA | 14 mi | $1,565 | $-35 (-2%) |
| Derry, NH | 17.4 mi | $1,350 | $-250 (-16%) |
| Billerica, MA | 19.9 mi | $2,005 | +$405 (+25%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 20.6 mi | $2,480 | +$880 (+55%) |
| Concord, MA | 22 mi | $2,940 | +$1,340 (+84%) |
| Hooksett, NH | 22.7 mi | $1,540 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Bedford, MA | 22.7 mi | $2,730 | +$1,130 (+71%) |
| Maynard, MA | 22.9 mi | $2,140 | +$540 (+34%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 25.6 mi | $1,260 | $-340 (-21%) |
| Burlington, MA | 26.4 mi | $2,730 | +$1,130 (+71%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Nashua — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Nashua?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Nashua, New Hampshire is $1,600 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $2,271.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Nashua?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Nashua expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Nashua's 1-bedroom median of $1,600 is +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 63th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Nashua rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 19 cities in New Hampshire with 1-bedroom data, Nashua ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Nashua?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Lowell ($1,565), Derry ($1,350), Hooksett ($1,540).