New Hampshire Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
Northeast region · 14 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, New Hampshire has 14 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,950/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $1,287 (Coos County, NH) to $2,941 (Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH). That median is $975 above the national median FMR of $975, ranking New Hampshire #4 of 51 states (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
New Hampshire median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,383 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,486 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,950 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,554 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,766 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $2,038.
Every FMR area in New Hampshire
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,359 | $2,476 | $2,941 | $3,526 | $3,894 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in New Hampshire for FY2026?
New Hampshire has 14 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $1,950 per month, ranging from $1,287 (Coos County, NH) to $2,941 (Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which New Hampshire area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in New Hampshire is $2,941 in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH, and the lowest is $1,287 in Coos County, NH. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is New Hampshire expensive for renters compared with other states?
New Hampshire's median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,950 is $975 above the national median FMR of $975 (+100%). It ranks #4 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in New Hampshire?
Public housing agencies in New Hampshire set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20