What is the average apartment size in Dover?

The average size for a Dover, NH apartment is 804 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Dover?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Dover is $1,822 per month, a 2.33% increase from last year’s average of $1,781.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Dover?

In Dover, studios rent for $1,589 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,753 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,862 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,461 per month

What is the average apartment size in Dover?

The typical apartment in Dover offers about 804 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Dover?

Studio apartments in Dover average 616 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 731 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 853 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,075 sq. ft.

Dover, NH Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Dover?

The typical rent budget in Dover ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Dover?

In Dover, 49% of households rent while 51% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Dover is $1,822, a 2.33% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,781.

Studio Apartments at $1,589 offer the most budget-friendly option with 616 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 731 square feet for $1,753, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,862 offer 853 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,075 sq ft) for $2,461, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Dover, NH

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,822	804 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,589	616 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,753	731 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,862	853 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,461	1,075 sq. ft.

Dover, NH rent trends

Rental prices in Dover, NH have increased by 2.33% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,781 to $1,822.

What's the typical rent budget in Dover, NH?

The largest share of rentals in Dover, NH (46%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Dover, NH?

7,306 or 49% of the households in Dover, NH are renter-occupied while 7,694 or 51% are owner-occupied.

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How Dover Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Dover	$1,822
Manchester	$2,048
Nashua	$2,158
Portsmouth	$2,469
Kittery, ME	$2,808
Somersworth, NH	$1,739
Rochester, NH	$2,030

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Dover apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.