Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NH from $800 (30 Rentals)

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property at 11 Maple St

$1,300 - $1,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

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11 Maple St

RochesterNH03867
property at 59 Lafayette St

$1,495 - $1,995

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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59 Lafayette St

RochesterNH03867

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property at 1 Wakefield St

$1,650 - $2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Wakefield St

RochesterNH03867
property at 11 Hickey St

$1,695 - $1,895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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11 Hickey St

RochesterNH03868

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property at 77 Franklin Hts

$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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77 Franklin Hts

RochesterNH03867
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Partridge Green
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Partridge Green

29 Partridge Green WayRochester, NH 03867
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Northgate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

36 Farmington RdRochester, NH 03867
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51-53 Summer St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

51-53 Summer St

51-53 Summer StRochester, NH 03867

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11 Sheridan Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11 Sheridan Ave

11 Sheridan AveRochester, NH 03867
property at 28 Chestnut St

$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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28 Chestnut St

RochesterNH03867

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Rochester, NH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NH

Pricing Updated: 08/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NH area range in price from $1,300 to $3,450 with an overall median price of $2,285. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown$1,895$1,30011
Tara Estates$2,100$1,30025
South Rochester$2,300$1,35016
Gonic$2,950$1,55013

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NH is a 1 Bed unit found at 62 Charles Street in the Downtown neighborhood priced from $1,550. McDuffee Brook Apartments in the South Rochester neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
62 Charles Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
McDuffee Brook Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,600
Country Brook Estates2BR/1BA - TC - R - 60%2BR,1BA$1,903
The Residences at Spaulding Place2 Bedroom Interior Unit2BR,1BA$2,000
Gonic Estates at Brook Farm Village11 Indian Brook Circle #742BR,1BA$2,055
The Rapids on Cocheco2BA1BR2BR,1BA$2,100
Highfield Commons3BR2.5BA3BR,2BA$2,650
Bayberry CommonsMisty Grey Island w/ Office3BR,2BA$2,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NH

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3BR2.5BA Model at Highfield Commons in the in the South Rochester neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the Topaz-Closed In Office Model at Half Peak Place starting at $2,950 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the South Rochester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highfield Commons3BR2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.58
Half Peak PlaceTopaz-Closed In Office3BR,2.5BA$1.93
Bayberry CommonsBrand New Townhomes! End Unit 3 Bedroom 2 Bath ...3BR,2.5BA$2.26
336 Portland St, Unit 1336 Portland St3BR,1BA$2.00
2 Leonard st, Unit 2A2 Leonard st3BR,1BA$1.90
The Residences at Spaulding Place2 Bedroom End Unit with Balcony2BR,1BA$2.00
The Rapids on Cocheco2BA1BR2BR,1BA$2.39
Country Brook Estates2BR/1BA - TC - R - 60%2BR,1BA$2.36
McDuffee Brook Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.13
Gonic Estates at Brook Farm Village11 Indian Brook Circle #742BR,1BA$2.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochester Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?

The cheapest apartment in Rochester is 62 Charles Street which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,285.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rochester?

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 7 regular apartments in Rochester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rochester?

Cheap apartments in Rochester have an average cost of $607 which is $1,678 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.

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