Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Keene Neighborhood of Keene, NH from $700 (18 Rentals)

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305 Marlboro St
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 Marlboro St

305 Marlboro StKeene, NH 03431
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PRINCETON ARBORS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PRINCETON ARBORS

121 Meadow RdKeene, NH 03431

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Downtown Keene, Keene, NH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Keene Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Keene area of Keene, NH is a 4 Beds unit found at Arcadia Apartments priced from $775. 305 Marlboro St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Keene apartments for rent in Keene, NH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arcadia ApartmentsStudent Apartments - Furnished 3 or 4 Bedroom /...4BR,2BA$775
305 Marlboro St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
Washington Park of Keene1B1B - 31 Washington Street1BR,1BA$1,400
9 Aliber PlStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,400
PRINCETON ARBORSBalsam2BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Keene, NH

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Keene area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Colony Mill in the in the West Keene neighborhood starting from $2,285. The second greatest value Downtown Keene apartment is the Professional Suites - Fully Furnished 2, 3, or ... Model at Arcadia Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the West Keene neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Keene apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Colony Mill2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.72
Arcadia ApartmentsProfessional Suites - Fully Furnished 2, 3, or ...4BR,2BA$0.79
404 Washington St, Unit #1404 Washington St2BR,1BA$1.56
44 Coolidge St, Unit 4444 Coolidge St2BR,1BA$1.10
Washington Park of Keene1B1B - 31 Washington Street1BR,1BA$1.73
113 Cross St113 Cross St2BR,1BA$2.20
PRINCETON ARBORSBalsam2BR,1BA$2.74
57 Winchester St - Rooms for RentBedroom1BR,4BA$8.42

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Keene, NH. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Keene Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Keene?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Keene is 305 Marlboro St which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Downtown Keene costs $1,770.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Keene?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Downtown Keene that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.