Rent in Cheshire County, NH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,926$23,112 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,734 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Cheshire 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 Cheshire 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 | $1,328 | $15,936 | $53,120 | $25.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,468 | $17,616 | $58,720 | $28.23/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,926 | $23,112 | $77,040 | $37.04/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,518 | $30,216 | $100,720 | $48.42/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,550 | $30,600 | $102,000 | $49.04/hr |
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Living and working in Cheshire County, NH
Rent in Cheshire County, NH: common questions
How much is rent going down in Cheshire County, NH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,734 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,926. A one-bedroom goes from $1,468 to $1,322, a studio from $1,328 to $1,199.
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 Cheshire County, NH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,468 for a one-bedroom and $1,926 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $23,112 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 Cheshire County, NH?
To keep a $1,926 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $37.04 an hour, or $77,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,468 takes $28.23 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cheshire County, NH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,328, one bedroom $1,468, two $1,926, three $2,518 and four $2,550 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cheshire County, NH?
For the typical household, earning $83,329 a year ($6,944 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,926 takes 27.7% 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: ($1,926 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $77,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $37.04 an hour.