1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Newmarket, NH
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Newmarket, New Hampshire as of August 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $2,295 and +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Newmarket
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 Newmarket
Compare Newmarket'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 | $1,600 |
| 15 | Newmarket (this page) | $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 (this page) | $1,600 |
| 6 | Nashua | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Newmarket.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Newmarket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, NH | 9.2 mi | $1,430 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 13.2 mi | $1,430 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 15.2 mi | $2,140 | +$540 (+34%) |
| Kittery, ME | 15.3 mi | $1,600 | — |
| Rochester, NH | 16.3 mi | $1,430 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Newburyport, MA | 18.3 mi | $2,140 | +$540 (+34%) |
| Farmington, NH | 22.8 mi | $1,430 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Derry, NH | 25.9 mi | $1,350 | $-250 (-16%) |
| Sanford, ME | 27.6 mi | $1,210 | $-390 (-24%) |
| Methuen, MA | 27.8 mi | $1,510 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Andover, MA | 32.7 mi | $1,970 | +$370 (+23%) |
| Danvers, MA | 34.3 mi | $2,210 | +$610 (+38%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Newmarket — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Newmarket?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Newmarket, New Hampshire is $1,600 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $2,295.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Newmarket?
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 Newmarket expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Newmarket'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 Newmarket rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 19 cities in New Hampshire with 1-bedroom data, Newmarket ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Newmarket?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Dover ($1,430), Somersworth ($1,430), Rochester ($1,430).