Cheshire County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Hampshire. Population: 1,625.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,328/mo
↑ 25.2% YoY
+49% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,468/mo
↑ 24.4% YoY
+53% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,926/mo
↑ 24.4% YoY
+64% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,518/mo
↑ 25.1% YoY
+65% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,550/mo
↑ 24.3% YoY
+45% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,061 | $1,328 | +$267 (+25.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 | $1,468 | +$288 (+24.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,548 | $1,926 | +$378 (+24.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,013 | $2,518 | +$505 (+25.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,052 | $2,550 | +$498 (+24.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$58,720
$4,893/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$77,040
$6,420/month gross
Other Counties in New Hampshire
Sullivan County
1 BR: $1,332/mo
Coos County
1 BR: $994/mo
Merrimack County
1 BR: $1,504/mo
Grafton County
1 BR: $1,455/mo
Strafford County
1 BR: $1,677/mo
Rockingham County
1 BR: $1,730/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.