436 Salmon Falls Rd
RochesterNH03868
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1 1/2 Chestnut St
RochesterNH03867
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106 Washington St
RochesterNH03867
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181 McKeagney Rd
MiltonNH03851
427 Silver St
MiddletonNH03887
14 Garrison Ln
MadburyNH03823
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48 Cricket Brook
DoverNH03820
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $1,475 | $1,995 |
| Cheap Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,897 | $2,495 |
| Cheap Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,061 | $2,095 | $3,450 |
| Cheap Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NH
Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NH area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | $2,700 | $1,700 | 6 |
| Gonic | $3,250 | $1,897 | 16 |
| South Rochester | $3,250 | $1,800 | 19 |
| Tara Estates | $3,250 | $1,475 | 24 |
Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NH is a 2 Beds unit found at McDuffee Brook Apartments in the South Rochester neighborhood priced from $1,500. Country Brook Estates in the South Rochester neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,897. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDuffee Brook Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Country Brook Estates | Country Brook Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,897 |
| Gonic Estates at Brook Farm Village | 11 Indian Brook Circle #74 | 2BR,1BA | $1,935 |
| Welcome Home to Norway Plains | Residences at Spaulding Place - Large Updated 2... | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Plains | 2BR1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NH
As of August 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.41 price per square foot 8 Lafayette Street Model at White Mountain Highway in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the Topaz-Closed In Office Model at Half Peak Place starting at $3,250 with a $2.10 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Mountain Highway | 8 Lafayette Street | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Half Peak Place | Topaz-Closed In Office | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.10 |
| Bayberry Commons | Brand New Townhomes! End Unit 3 Bedroom 2 Bath ... | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.26 |
| Highfield Townhome Available for Rent! | 3BR2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Welcome Home to Norway Plains | 2 Bedroom End Unit with Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Plains | 2BR1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Country Brook Estates | 2BD/1BA - TC - R - 70% | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Gonic Estates at Brook Farm Village | 11 Indian Brook Circle #74 | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
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Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
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Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochester Apartments
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 12 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 $1,254 which is $1,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.
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