Portsmouth, NH rental market
What is the average rent in Portsmouth, NH?
Last updated July 15, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Portsmouth, NH is $3,100.
Average rent
$3,100
Month-over-month change
+$100
Year-over-year change
+$300
Available rentals
106
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,299 to $8,350.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 6 |
| $2,100 | 5 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 8 |
| $2,500 | 8 |
| $2,600 | 8 |
| $2,700 | 5 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 4 |
| $3,000 | 5 |
| $3,100 | 8 |
| $3,200 | 10 |
| $3,300 | 8 |
| $3,400 | 6 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,600 | 3 |
| $3,700 | 3 |
| $3,800 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 4 |
| $4,500 | 4 |
| $4,600 | 3 |
| $4,700 | 6 |
| $4,800 | 5 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 5 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $300 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,650 | $3,100 |
| Feb | $2,800 | $3,100 |
| Mar | $2,750 | $2,922 |
| Apr | $2,850 | $3,000 |
| May | $2,400 | $2,800 |
| Jun | $3,200 | $2,800 |
| Jul | $2,800 | $3,100 |
| Aug | $2,900 | No data |
| Sep | $2,838 | No data |
| Oct | $2,850 | No data |
| Nov | $2,750 | No data |
| Dec | $3,100 | No data |
Market temperature
The Portsmouth, NH rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Portsmouth, NH is 55% higher than the national average.
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