Rent in Sullivan County, NH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,747$20,964 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,596 (−8.6%)How much rent can you afford in Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 | $1,216 | $14,592 | $48,640 | $23.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,332 | $15,984 | $53,280 | $25.62/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,747 | $20,964 | $69,880 | $33.60/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,418 | $29,016 | $96,720 | $46.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,694 | $32,328 | $107,760 | $51.81/hr |
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Living and working in Sullivan County, NH
Rent in Sullivan County, NH: common questions
How much is rent going down in Sullivan County, NH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,596 for a two-bedroom, down 8.6% from $1,747. A one-bedroom goes from $1,332 to $1,230, a studio from $1,216 to $1,124.
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 Sullivan County, NH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,332 for a one-bedroom and $1,747 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,964 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 Sullivan County, NH?
To keep a $1,747 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $33.60 an hour, or $69,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,332 takes $25.62 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sullivan County, NH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,216, one bedroom $1,332, two $1,747, three $2,418 and four $2,694 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sullivan County, NH?
For the typical household, earning $80,858 a year ($6,738 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,747 takes 25.9% 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: ($1,747 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $69,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $33.60 an hour.