Rent in Rochester, NH
Across Rochester's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,838 a month, with figures from $1,461–$2,093. The highest typical rent is in 03868 ($2,093) and the lowest in 03839 ($1,461). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Strafford County pay about 1.85% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,489 | $1,489 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,319 | $872–$1,600 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,838 | $1,461–$2,093 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $2,489 | $1,466–$2,494 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $2,813 | $2,129–$2,813 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Rochester ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Rochester, NH?
- About $1,838 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,461–$2,093. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Rochester, NH?
- About $1,319 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $872–$1,600. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Rochester, NH?
- About $2,489 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,466–$2,494. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Rochester, NH?
- About $1,489 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,489. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Rochester, NH?
- About $2,813 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,129–$2,813. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Rochester ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 03868 has the highest typical rent at $2,093 a month, and 03839 the lowest at $1,461.
- What is the property tax rate in Rochester, NH?
- Owner-occupied homes in Strafford County pay a typical 1.85% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Rochester rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).