Rent in Grafton County, NH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,909$22,908 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,719 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Grafton 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 Grafton 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 | $1,445 | $17,340 | $57,800 | $27.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,455 | $17,460 | $58,200 | $27.98/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,909 | $22,908 | $76,360 | $36.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,590 | $31,080 | $103,600 | $49.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,630 | $31,560 | $105,200 | $50.58/hr |
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Rent in Grafton County, NH: common questions
How much is rent going down in Grafton County, NH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,719 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,909. A one-bedroom goes from $1,455 to $1,310, a studio from $1,445 to $1,301.
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 Grafton County, NH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,455 for a one-bedroom and $1,909 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $22,908 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 Grafton County, NH?
To keep a $1,909 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $36.71 an hour, or $76,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,455 takes $27.98 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Grafton County, NH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,445, one bedroom $1,455, two $1,909, three $2,590 and four $2,630 a month.
Is rent affordable in Grafton County, NH?
For the typical household, earning $88,261 a year ($7,355 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,909 takes 26% 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: ($1,909 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $76,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $36.71 an hour.