Rent in Strafford County, NH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,194$26,328 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,093 (−4.6%)How much rent can you afford in Strafford 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 Strafford 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 | $1,601 | $19,212 | $64,040 | $30.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,677 | $20,124 | $67,080 | $32.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,194 | $26,328 | $87,760 | $42.19/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,693 | $32,316 | $107,720 | $51.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,941 | $35,292 | $117,640 | $56.56/hr |
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Rent in Strafford County, NH: common questions
How much is rent going down in Strafford County, NH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,093 for a two-bedroom, down 4.6% from $2,194. A one-bedroom goes from $1,677 to $1,600, a studio from $1,601 to $1,489.
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 Strafford County, NH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,677 for a one-bedroom and $2,194 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $26,328 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 Strafford County, NH?
To keep a $2,194 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $42.19 an hour, or $87,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,677 takes $32.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Strafford County, NH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,601, one bedroom $1,677, two $2,194, three $2,693 and four $2,941 a month.
Is rent affordable in Strafford County, NH?
For the typical household, earning $88,570 a year ($7,381 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,194 takes 29.7% 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: ($2,194 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $87,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $42.19 an hour.