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28 Chestnut St

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Rochester, NH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NH

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown$2,700$2,0005
Gonic$3,250$1,50017
Tara Estates$3,250$1,47521
South Rochester$3,700$1,50021

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McDuffee Brook Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,500
Country Brook EstatesCountry Brook Apartments2BR,1BA$1,897
Gonic Estates at Brook Farm Village11 Indian Brook Circle #742BR,1BA$1,935
Welcome Home to Norway Plains2 Bedroom Interior Unit2BR,1BA$1,950
The Plains2BR1BA2BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NH

As of July 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
White Mountain Highway8 Lafayette Street4BR,1.5BA$1.41
Half Peak PlaceTopaz-Closed In Office3BR,2.5BA$2.10
Bayberry CommonsBrand New Townhomes! End Unit 3 Bedroom 2 Bath ...3BR,2.5BA$2.26
Highfield Townhome Available for Rent!3BR2BA3BR,2BA$1.86
Welcome Home to Norway Plains2 Bedroom End Unit with Balcony2BR,1BA$1.95
The Plains2BR1BA2BR,1BA$2.49
Country Brook Estates2BD/1BA - TC - R - 70%2BR,1BA$2.75
7 Stillwater Cir7 Stillwater Cir2BR,1BA$3.13
McDuffee Brook Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Gonic Estates at Brook Farm Village11 Indian Brook Circle #742BR,1BA$2.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Rochester?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NH with pricing that ranges from $1,475 to $3,700. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rochester ranging from $850 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rochester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rochester ranges from $850 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,772.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rochester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rochester range from $2,095 to $3,450, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,700.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Written by: Marie Brown

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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