Studio Apartment Rent in Somersworth, NH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Somersworth, New Hampshire as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,926 and +5% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Somersworth
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 Somersworth
Compare Somersworth's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New Hampshire
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 (this page) | $1,360 |
| 12 | Rochester | $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 Somersworth.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Somersworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, NH | 4.3 mi | $1,370 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Rochester, NH | 7.7 mi | $1,340 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 13.2 mi | $1,560 | +$200 (+15%) |
| Kittery, ME | 14.9 mi | $1,410 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Sanford, ME | 14.9 mi | $1,070 | $-290 (-21%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 28.1 mi | $2,000 | +$640 (+47%) |
| Newburyport, MA | 30.4 mi | $2,000 | +$640 (+47%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 32.2 mi | $1,190 | $-170 (-12%) |
| Saco, ME | 35.6 mi | $1,340 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Haverhill, MA | 35.6 mi | $1,300 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Derry, NH | 36.6 mi | $1,250 | $-110 (-8%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 39.2 mi | $1,190 | $-170 (-12%) |
Studio rent in Somersworth — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Somersworth?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Somersworth, New Hampshire is $1,360 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,926.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Somersworth?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,400 ($4,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Somersworth expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Somersworth's studio median of $1,360 is +5% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Somersworth rank for studio rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with studio data, Somersworth ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Somersworth?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Rochester ($1,340), Sanford ($1,070), Biddeford ($1,190).