3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Nashua, NH
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Nashua, New Hampshire as of August 2026. That's +23% higher than the citywide median of $2,271 and +31% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 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 | Farmington | $2,310 |
| 7 | Rochester | $2,310 |
| 8 | Salem | $2,310 |
| 9 | Somersworth | $2,310 |
| 10 | Derry | $2,320 |
| 11 | Manchester | $2,520 |
| 12 | Newmarket | $2,560 |
| 13 | Hampton | $2,610 |
| 14 | Portsmouth | $2,660 |
| 15 | Hooksett | $2,670 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $3,430 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $3,230 |
| 3 | Nashua (this page) | $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 | Farmington | $2,310 |
| 15 | Dover | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Nashua.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Nashua |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack, NH | 7 mi | $3,230 | +$442 (+16%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 12.7 mi | $2,980 | +$192 (+7%) |
| Lowell, MA | 14 mi | $2,475 | $-313 (-11%) |
| Derry, NH | 17.4 mi | $2,320 | $-468 (-17%) |
| Billerica, MA | 19.9 mi | $3,145 | +$357 (+13%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 20.6 mi | $3,920 | +$1,132 (+41%) |
| Concord, MA | 22 mi | $4,190 | +$1,402 (+50%) |
| Hooksett, NH | 22.7 mi | $2,670 | $-118 (-4%) |
| Bedford, MA | 22.7 mi | $3,890 | +$1,102 (+40%) |
| Maynard, MA | 22.9 mi | $3,080 | +$292 (+10%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 25.6 mi | $2,050 | $-738 (-26%) |
| Burlington, MA | 26.4 mi | $3,900 | +$1,112 (+40%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Nashua — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Nashua?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Nashua, New Hampshire is $2,788 per month. This is +23% higher than the citywide median of $2,271.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Nashua?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $111,520 ($9,293/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Nashua expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Nashua's 3-bedroom median of $2,788 is +31% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Nashua rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 19 cities in New Hampshire with 3-bedroom data, Nashua ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Nashua?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Lowell ($2,475), Derry ($2,320), Hooksett ($2,670).