Studio Apartment Rent in Nashua, NH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Nashua, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $2,216 and +12% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Nashua
Compare Nashua'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 | Hooksett | $1,400 |
| 11 | Manchester | $1,415 |
| 12 | Nashua (this page) | $1,440 |
| 13 | Lebanon | $1,480 |
| 14 | Newmarket | $1,560 |
| 15 | Hampton | $1,590 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New Hampshire
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $1,950 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $1,670 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $1,620 |
| 4 | Hampton | $1,590 |
| 5 | Newmarket | $1,560 |
| 6 | Lebanon | $1,480 |
| 7 | Nashua (this page) | $1,440 |
| 8 | Manchester | $1,415 |
| 9 | Hooksett | $1,400 |
| 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 Nashua.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Nashua |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack, NH | 7 mi | $1,670 | +$230 (+16%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 12.7 mi | $1,735 | +$295 (+20%) |
| Lowell, MA | 14 mi | $1,408 | $-32 (-2%) |
| Derry, NH | 17.4 mi | $1,250 | $-190 (-13%) |
| Billerica, MA | 19.9 mi | $1,840 | +$400 (+28%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 20.6 mi | $2,230 | +$790 (+55%) |
| Concord, MA | 22 mi | $2,780 | +$1,340 (+93%) |
| Hooksett, NH | 22.7 mi | $1,400 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Bedford, MA | 22.7 mi | $2,580 | +$1,140 (+79%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 25.6 mi | $1,080 | $-360 (-25%) |
| Burlington, MA | 26.4 mi | $2,580 | +$1,140 (+79%) |
| Clinton, MA | 27.5 mi | $1,400 | $-40 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Nashua — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Nashua?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Nashua, New Hampshire is $1,440 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $2,216.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Nashua?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,600 ($4,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Nashua expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Nashua's studio median of $1,440 is +12% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Nashua rank for studio rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with studio data, Nashua ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Nashua?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lowell ($1,408), Derry ($1,250), Hooksett ($1,400).