Biggest Rent Increases in New Hampshire — FY2026

Metro areas where the 2-bedroom FMR rose the most year-over-year in New Hampshire. Largest year-over-year 2BR increase first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State FY2025 2BR FY2026 2BR Change
1 Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area NH $1,961 $2,194 +$233 (+11.9%)
2 Western Rockingham County, NH HUD Metro FMR Area NH $2,015 $2,220 +$205 (+10.2%)
3 Hillsborough County, NH (part) HUD Metro FMR Area NH $1,564 $1,698 +$134 (+8.6%)
4 Manchester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area NH $1,948 $2,037 +$89 (+4.6%)
5 Nashua, NH HUD Metro FMR Area NH $2,126 $2,127 +$1 (+0%)