Portsmouth, NH rental market

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Last updated August 21, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Portsmouth, NH is $2,907.

Average rent

$2,907

Month-over-month change

+$108

Year-over-year change

-$93

Available rentals

82

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,725 to $12,998.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,8002
$1,9002
$2,0004
$2,1007
$2,2009
$2,3004
$2,4009
$2,50010
$2,6008
$2,7005
$2,9006
$3,0005
$3,1003
$3,2004
$3,3001
$3,4003
$3,5003
$3,6001
$3,7004
$3,8004
$3,9008
$4,0004
$4,1001
$4,3002
$4,4002
$4,5004
$4,6002
$4,8001
$4,9001
$5,000+6

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $93 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,600$2,650
Feb$2,600$2,800
Mar$2,550$2,750
Apr$2,150$2,850
May$2,400$2,400
Jun$2,256$3,200
Jul$2,550$2,800
Aug$2,800$2,900
Sep$2,950No data
Oct$2,600No data
Nov$2,750No data
Dec$2,950No 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Portsmouth, NH is 38% higher than the national average.

Portsmouth, NHvs.

$2,907

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Portsmouth, NH?

The average rent in Portsmouth, NH is $2,907.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Portsmouth, NH?

Houses in Portsmouth, NH rent between $1,725 - $12,998 with an average rent of $2,907.

3. How has the rent in Portsmouth, NH changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Portsmouth, NH decreased by $93

4. How much has the rent in Portsmouth, NH increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Portsmouth, NH increased by $108

5. How many available rentals are there in Portsmouth, NH?

There are currently 82 rentals available in Portsmouth, NH.

6. How do rent prices in Portsmouth, NH compare with the national average?

The average rent in Portsmouth, NH is $2,907 — 38.43% higher the national average of $2,100.

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