Strafford County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Hampshire. Population: 9,420.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,601/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
+79% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,677/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
+75% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,194/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
+87% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,693/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
+77% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,941/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
+67% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,475 | $1,601 | +$126 (+8.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,517 | $1,677 | +$160 (+10.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,961 | $2,194 | +$233 (+11.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,429 | $2,693 | +$264 (+10.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,749 | $2,941 | +$192 (+7.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$67,080
$5,590/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$87,760
$7,313/month gross
Other Counties in New Hampshire
Grafton County
1 BR: $1,455/mo
Coos County
1 BR: $994/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $1,343/mo
Sullivan County
1 BR: $1,332/mo
Rockingham County
1 BR: $1,730/mo
Cheshire County
1 BR: $1,468/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.