4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Portsmouth, NH
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, New Hampshire as of October 2026. That's +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,963 and +23% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $1,950 |
| 2 | Keene | $2,120 |
| 3 | Laconia | $2,160 |
| 4 | Concord | $2,210 |
| 5 | Derry | $2,440 |
| 6 | Salem | $2,550 |
| 7 | Dover | $2,700 |
| 8 | Rochester | $2,700 |
| 9 | Somersworth | $2,700 |
| 10 | Manchester | $2,740 |
| 11 | Lebanon | $2,820 |
| 12 | Newmarket | $2,900 |
| 13 | Hampton | $2,960 |
| 14 | Nashua | $2,965 |
| 15 | Portsmouth (this page) | $3,100 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in New Hampshire
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | $3,780 |
| 2 | Merrimack | $3,430 |
| 3 | Exeter | $3,390 |
| 4 | Portsmouth (this page) | $3,100 |
| 5 | Nashua | $2,965 |
| 6 | Hampton | $2,960 |
| 7 | Newmarket | $2,900 |
| 8 | Lebanon | $2,820 |
| 9 | Manchester | $2,740 |
| 10 | Somersworth | $2,700 |
| 11 | Rochester | $2,700 |
| 12 | Dover | $2,700 |
| 13 | Salem | $2,550 |
| 14 | Derry | $2,440 |
| 15 | Concord | $2,210 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Portsmouth.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittery, ME | 5.8 mi | $3,460 | +$360 (+12%) |
| Dover, NH | 9.8 mi | $2,700 | $-400 (-13%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 9.8 mi | $2,900 | $-200 (-6%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 13.6 mi | $2,700 | $-400 (-13%) |
| Exeter, NH | 14.2 mi | $3,390 | +$290 (+9%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 18.6 mi | $3,390 | +$290 (+9%) |
| Newburyport, MA | 19 mi | $3,390 | +$290 (+9%) |
| Rochester, NH | 20.2 mi | $2,700 | $-400 (-13%) |
| Sanford, ME | 24.1 mi | $2,170 | $-930 (-30%) |
| Gloucester, MA | 32.5 mi | $3,390 | +$290 (+9%) |
| Methuen, MA | 34.5 mi | $2,630 | $-470 (-15%) |
| Derry, NH | 34.9 mi | $2,440 | $-660 (-21%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Portsmouth — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Portsmouth?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is $3,100 per month. This is +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,963.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Portsmouth?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $124,000 ($10,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $59.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Portsmouth expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Portsmouth's 4+ bedroom median of $3,100 is +23% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Portsmouth rank for 4+ bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with 4+ bedroom data, Portsmouth ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Portsmouth?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Dover ($2,700), Newmarket ($2,900), Somersworth ($2,700).