Most overheated rental markets in New Hampshire
Cities in New Hampshire renting furthest above their own 10-year trend, ranked by Rent Reality Score. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Derry ranks first, with a Rent Reality Score of 49.
- Across all 7 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,263/mo.
Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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7 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | DerryNH | 49 | $2,263/mo | +0.5% | +4.4% |
| 02 | KeeneNH | 54 | $1,833/mo | -2.2% | +3.0% |
| 03 | ConcordNH | 56 | $1,941/mo | -2.9% | +2.9% |
| 04 | PortsmouthNH | 59 | $2,963/mo | -4.5% | +2.8% |
| 05 | ManchesterNH | 66 | $2,082/mo | -7.9% | +3.7% |
| 06 | NashuaNH | 67 | $2,278/mo | -8.7% | +3.5% |
| 07 | DoverNH | 69 | $2,292/mo | -9.4% | +2.6% |