Rent in Coos County, NH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,287$15,444 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,195 (−7.1%)How much rent can you afford in Coos 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 Coos 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 | $988 | $11,856 | $39,520 | $19.00/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $994 | $11,928 | $39,760 | $19.12/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,287 | $15,444 | $51,480 | $24.75/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,702 | $20,424 | $68,080 | $32.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,708 | $20,496 | $68,320 | $32.85/hr |
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Living and working in Coos County, NH
Rent in Coos County, NH: common questions
How much is rent going down in Coos County, NH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,195 for a two-bedroom, down 7.1% from $1,287. A one-bedroom goes from $994 to $946, a studio from $988 to $940.
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 Coos County, NH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $994 for a one-bedroom and $1,287 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,444 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 Coos County, NH?
To keep a $1,287 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.75 an hour, or $51,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $994 takes $19.12 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Coos County, NH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $988, one bedroom $994, two $1,287, three $1,702 and four $1,708 a month.
Is rent affordable in Coos County, NH?
For the typical household, earning $57,677 a year ($4,806 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,287 takes 26.8% 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: ($1,287 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.75 an hour.