What is the average apartment size in Rochester?

The average size for a Rochester, NH apartment is 1,118 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 Rochester?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Rochester is $2,359 per month, a 1.75% increase from last years average of $2,319.

What is the average apartment size in Rochester?

The typical apartment in Rochester offers about 1,118 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Rochester, NH Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Rochester ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 29% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Rochester?

In Rochester, 34% of households rent while 66% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Rochester is $2,359, a 1.75% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,319.

One-bedroom apartments provide 668 square feet for $1,576, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,029 offer 927 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,527 sq ft) for $3,072, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Rochester, NH

Last updated: August 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,359	1,118 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,576	668 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,029	927 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,072	1,527 sq. ft.

Rochester, NH rent trends

Rental prices in Rochester, NH have increased by 1.75% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,319 to $2,359.

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

The largest share of rentals in Rochester, NH (29%) 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 Rochester, NH?

4,740 or 34% of the households in Rochester, NH are renter-occupied while 9,192 or 66% are owner-occupied.

How Rochester Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Rochester	$2,359
Manchester	$2,095
Nashua	$2,191
Laconia	$2,453
Concord	$1,757
Dover	$1,856
Portsmouth	$2,446
Somersworth, NH	$1,795

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 Rochester 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.