3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rochester, NH
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Rochester, New Hampshire as of August 2026. That's +12% higher than the citywide median of $2,069 and +8% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Rochester
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 Rochester
Compare Rochester'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 (this page) | $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 | $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 (this page) | $2,310 |
| 14 | Farmington | $2,310 |
| 15 | Dover | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Rochester.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Rochester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somersworth, NH | 7.7 mi | $2,310 | — |
| Farmington, NH | 8.1 mi | $2,310 | — |
| Dover, NH | 10.4 mi | $2,310 | — |
| Newmarket, NH | 16.3 mi | $2,560 | +$250 (+11%) |
| Sanford, ME | 18.4 mi | $1,970 | $-340 (-15%) |
| Kittery, ME | 22.4 mi | $2,670 | +$360 (+16%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 31.3 mi | $3,080 | +$770 (+33%) |
| Newburyport, MA | 34.5 mi | $3,080 | +$770 (+33%) |
| Derry, NH | 34.6 mi | $2,320 | +$10 (0%) |
| Hooksett, NH | 35.1 mi | $2,670 | +$360 (+16%) |
| Haverhill, MA | 36.9 mi | $2,287 | $-23 (-1%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 37 mi | $2,180 | $-130 (-6%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Rochester — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Rochester?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Rochester, New Hampshire is $2,310 per month. This is +12% higher than the citywide median of $2,069.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Rochester?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $92,400 ($7,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rochester expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rochester's 3-bedroom median of $2,310 is +8% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rochester rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 19 cities in New Hampshire with 3-bedroom data, Rochester ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Rochester?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Sanford ($1,970), Haverhill ($2,287), Biddeford ($2,180).