Rent in Carroll County, NH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,709$20,508 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,566 (−8.4%)How much rent can you afford in Carroll 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 Carroll 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 | $1,190 | $14,280 | $47,600 | $22.88/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,343 | $16,116 | $53,720 | $25.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,709 | $20,508 | $68,360 | $32.87/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,353 | $28,236 | $94,120 | $45.25/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,834 | $34,008 | $113,360 | $54.50/hr |
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Living and working in Carroll County, NH
Rent in Carroll County, NH: common questions
How much is rent going down in Carroll County, NH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,566 for a two-bedroom, down 8.4% from $1,709. A one-bedroom goes from $1,343 to $1,212, a studio from $1,190 to $1,103.
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 Carroll County, NH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,343 for a one-bedroom and $1,709 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,508 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 Carroll County, NH?
To keep a $1,709 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $32.87 an hour, or $68,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,343 takes $25.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Carroll County, NH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,190, one bedroom $1,343, two $1,709, three $2,353 and four $2,834 a month.
Is rent affordable in Carroll County, NH?
For the typical household, earning $86,463 a year ($7,205 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,709 takes 23.7% 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: ($1,709 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $68,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $32.87 an hour.