Rent in Belknap County, NH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,800$21,600 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,620 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Belknap County, NH?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Belknap County, NH by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,241 | $14,892 | $49,640 | $23.87/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,425 | $17,100 | $57,000 | $27.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,800 | $21,600 | $72,000 | $34.62/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,219 | $26,628 | $88,760 | $42.67/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,676 | $32,112 | $107,040 | $51.46/hr |
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Rent in Belknap County, NH: common questions
How much is rent going down in Belknap County, NH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,620 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,800. A one-bedroom goes from $1,425 to $1,283, a studio from $1,241 to $1,117.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Belknap County, NH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,425 for a one-bedroom and $1,800 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $21,600 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Belknap County, NH?
To keep a $1,800 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $34.62 an hour, or $72,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,425 takes $27.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Belknap County, NH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,241, one bedroom $1,425, two $1,800, three $2,219 and four $2,676 a month.
Is rent affordable in Belknap County, NH?
For the typical household, earning $92,783 a year ($7,732 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,800 takes 23.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,800 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $72,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $34.62 an hour.