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$1,650

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28 Chestnut St

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$1,800

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Rochester, NH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NH

Pricing Updated: 08/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NH area range in price from $1,550 to $3,595 with an overall median price of $2,142. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown$2,000$1,6506
Tara Estates$2,000$1,5507
South Rochester$2,365$2,0003
Gonic$2,437$2,0004

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NH

As of August 18, 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 Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Rochester?

There are currently 117 Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NH with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $3,450. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rochester ranging from $1,499 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 $1,499 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,529.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.