Belknap County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Hampshire. Population: 5,953.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,241/mo
↑ 21.8% YoY
+39% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,425/mo
↑ 20.6% YoY
+49% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,800/mo
↑ 21.7% YoY
+53% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,219/mo
↑ 19.0% YoY
+46% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,676/mo
↑ 20.5% YoY
+52% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,019 | $1,241 | +$222 (+21.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,182 | $1,425 | +$243 (+20.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,479 | $1,800 | +$321 (+21.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,864 | $2,219 | +$355 (+19.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,221 | $2,676 | +$455 (+20.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$57,000
$4,750/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$72,000
$6,000/month gross
Other Counties in New Hampshire
Coos County
1 BR: $994/mo
Sullivan County
1 BR: $1,332/mo
Strafford County
1 BR: $1,677/mo
Rockingham County
1 BR: $1,730/mo
Merrimack County
1 BR: $1,504/mo
Hillsborough County
1 BR: $1,673/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.