3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Portsmouth, NH
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $2,920 and +25% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth
Compare Portsmouth'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 | Rochester | $2,310 |
| 7 | Salem | $2,310 |
| 8 | Somersworth | $2,310 |
| 9 | Derry | $2,320 |
| 10 | Manchester | $2,520 |
| 11 | Newmarket | $2,560 |
| 12 | Hampton | $2,610 |
| 13 | Portsmouth (this page) | $2,660 |
| 14 | Hooksett | $2,670 |
| 15 | Lebanon | $2,700 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $3,430 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $3,230 |
| 3 | Nashua | $2,788 |
| 4 | Lebanon | $2,700 |
| 5 | Hooksett | $2,670 |
| 6 | Portsmouth (this page) | $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 | Dover | $2,310 |
| 15 | Concord | $2,210 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Portsmouth.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittery, ME | 5.8 mi | $2,670 | +$10 (0%) |
| Dover, NH | 9.8 mi | $2,310 | $-350 (-13%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 9.8 mi | $2,560 | $-100 (-4%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 13.6 mi | $2,310 | $-350 (-13%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 18.6 mi | $3,080 | +$420 (+16%) |
| Newburyport, MA | 19 mi | $3,080 | +$420 (+16%) |
| Rochester, NH | 20.2 mi | $2,310 | $-350 (-13%) |
| Sanford, ME | 24.1 mi | $1,970 | $-690 (-26%) |
| Gloucester, MA | 32.5 mi | $3,080 | +$420 (+16%) |
| Methuen, MA | 34.5 mi | $2,390 | $-270 (-10%) |
| Derry, NH | 34.9 mi | $2,320 | $-340 (-13%) |
| Danvers, MA | 36 mi | $3,160 | +$500 (+19%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Portsmouth — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is $2,660 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $2,920.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Portsmouth?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $106,400 ($8,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $51.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Portsmouth expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Portsmouth's 3-bedroom median of $2,660 is +25% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Portsmouth rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 3-bedroom data, Portsmouth ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Portsmouth?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Dover ($2,310), Newmarket ($2,560), Somersworth ($2,310).