Coos County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Hampshire.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$988/mo
↑ 21.7% YoY
+11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$994/mo
↑ 21.7% YoY
+4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,287/mo
↑ 20.1% YoY
+10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,702/mo
↑ 20.2% YoY
+12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,708/mo
↑ 20.2% YoY
-3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $812 | $988 | +$176 (+21.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $817 | $994 | +$177 (+21.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,072 | $1,287 | +$215 (+20.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,416 | $1,702 | +$286 (+20.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,421 | $1,708 | +$287 (+20.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,760
$3,313/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$51,480
$4,290/month gross
Other Counties in New Hampshire
Hillsborough County
1 BR: $1,673/mo
Cheshire County
1 BR: $1,468/mo
Strafford County
1 BR: $1,677/mo
Rockingham County
1 BR: $1,730/mo
Merrimack County
1 BR: $1,504/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $1,343/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.