Studio Apartment Rent in Rochester, NH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rochester, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $2,132 and +4% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rochester
Compare Rochester'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 (this page) | $1,340 |
| 8 | Somersworth | $1,360 |
| 9 | Dover | $1,370 |
| 10 | Hooksett | $1,400 |
| 11 | Manchester | $1,415 |
| 12 | Nashua | $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 | $1,440 |
| 8 | Manchester | $1,415 |
| 9 | Hooksett | $1,400 |
| 10 | Dover | $1,370 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $1,360 |
| 12 | Rochester (this page) | $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 Rochester.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rochester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somersworth, NH | 7.7 mi | $1,360 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Dover, NH | 10.4 mi | $1,370 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 16.3 mi | $1,560 | +$220 (+16%) |
| Sanford, ME | 18.4 mi | $1,070 | $-270 (-20%) |
| Kittery, ME | 22.4 mi | $1,410 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 31.3 mi | $2,000 | +$660 (+49%) |
| Newburyport, MA | 34.5 mi | $2,000 | +$660 (+49%) |
| Derry, NH | 34.6 mi | $1,250 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Hooksett, NH | 35.1 mi | $1,400 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Haverhill, MA | 36.9 mi | $1,300 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 37 mi | $1,190 | $-150 (-11%) |
| Laconia, NH | 38.9 mi | $990 | $-350 (-26%) |
Studio rent in Rochester — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rochester?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rochester, New Hampshire is $1,340 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $2,132.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rochester?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,600 ($4,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rochester expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rochester's studio median of $1,340 is +4% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rochester rank for studio rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with studio data, Rochester ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rochester?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Sanford ($1,070), Derry ($1,250), Haverhill ($1,300).