
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Exeter, NH from $700 (54 Rentals)
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10 High St, Unit 1

52 Lincoln St

The Residences at Colcord Pond

30 High St

50 Brookside Dr, Unit A7

The Residences at 27 Chestnut Street

Exeter Mills

5 Auburn St

50 Brookside Dr
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Lonvale Gardens

Patriots Park

Settler's Ridge Apartments - 55+ Community

Wadleigh Senior Housing

Hampton Arms Apartments

Rockingham Village Apartments

Rockland Street Apartments

Cherry Hill Apartments

Osprey Landing

Lilac & Monument Garden
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Redden Gardens Apartments

Sagamore Court

Huntington Exchange Dover

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Gardner Lake Village

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Tudor Crest Estates

Seacoast Residences

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Newburyport Crossing

Sunview Apartments

West End Yards

Station House Apartments
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Windjammer Apartments

Arbor View and The Pines

The Veridian Residences

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The Residence at Little River

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The Heights Amesbury

100 Main St

Crosshill Housing

411 Middle St

Winchester Place Apartments

5 10th St
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5 Chapel St

18 Ocean Blvd

933 Ocean Blvd

Governor Weare Apartments

The Residences at Eliot Commons 55+ Community

Darby Field Commons

Madison Residences

493 Ocean Blvd

8 Carriage Hill Rd

461 Ocean Blvd
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Exeter, NH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Exeter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Exeter Studio Apartments | $2,197 | $1,100 | $2,945 |
| Cheap Exeter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $1,290 | $3,715 |
| Cheap Exeter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,044 | $1,680 | $5,045 |
| Cheap Exeter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,809 | $2,400 | $4,650 |
| Cheap Exeter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Exeter Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Exeter, NH is a 1 Bed unit found at Wadleigh Senior Housing priced from $1,525. Rockingham Village Apartments in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Exeter apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadleigh Senior Housing | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Rockingham Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Settler's Ridge Apartments - 55+ Community | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
| Lilac & Monument Garden | Lilac 2 Bedroom 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,825 |
| Gardner Lake Village | Renovated 1 Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Rockland Street Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Tudor Crest Estates | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Seacoast Residences | The Lighthouse | Studio,1BA | $2,210 |
| Windjammer Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Exeter, NH
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Exeter area is the $2.88 price per square foot 3T Model at Arbor View and The Pines in the in the Ocean Road neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Exeter apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath (TH9) Model at Residences At Riverwalk starting at $3,095 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Cherry Hill Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Exeter apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor View and The Pines | 3T | 3BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Residences At Riverwalk | 2 Bed 2 Bath (TH9) | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| Lilac & Monument Garden | Monument 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Settler's Ridge Apartments - 55+ Community | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Regency Village | Regal | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.99 |
| Huntington Exchange Dover | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| The Heights Amesbury | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Tudor Crest Estates | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Olde English Village of Hampton | 2 Bedroom Regular (1st Floor) | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Wadleigh Senior Housing | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Exeter Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Exeter Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Exeter Apartment is $1,525 at Wadleigh Senior Housing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Exeter Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Exeter is starting from $1,800 at Settler's Ridge Apartments - 55+ Community.
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