What is the average apartment size in Portsmouth?

The average size for a Portsmouth, NH apartment is 887 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 Portsmouth?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Portsmouth is $2,469 per month, a 3.72% increase from last year’s average of $2,381.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Portsmouth?

In Portsmouth, studios rent for $1,533 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,265 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,623 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,424 per month

What is the average apartment size in Portsmouth?

The typical apartment in Portsmouth offers about 887 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Portsmouth?

Studio apartments in Portsmouth average 462 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 693 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 950 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,194 sq. ft.

Portsmouth, NH Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Portsmouth ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Portsmouth?

In Portsmouth, 48% of households rent while 52% 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 Portsmouth is $2,469, a 3.72% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,381.

Studio Apartments at $1,533 offer the most budget-friendly option with 462 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 693 square feet for $2,265, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,623 offer 950 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,194 sq ft) for $2,424, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Portsmouth, NH

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,469	887 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,533	462 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,265	693 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,623	950 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,424	1,194 sq. ft.

Portsmouth, NH rent trends

Rental prices in Portsmouth, NH have increased by 3.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,381 to $2,469.

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

The largest share of rentals in Portsmouth, NH (43%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Portsmouth, NH?

5,057 or 48% of the households in Portsmouth, NH are renter-occupied while 5,499 or 52% are owner-occupied.

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How Portsmouth Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Portsmouth	$2,469
Manchester	$2,048
Nashua	$2,158
Dover	$1,822
Haverhill, MA	$2,380
Kittery, ME	$2,808
Somersworth, NH	$1,739

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 Portsmouth 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.