Merrimack County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Hampshire. Population: 4,727.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,361/mo
↑ 21.5% YoY
+52% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,504/mo
↑ 22.3% YoY
+57% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,974/mo
↑ 22.3% YoY
+68% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,604/mo
↑ 22.1% YoY
+71% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,614/mo
↑ 22.1% YoY
+49% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,120 | $1,361 | +$241 (+21.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,230 | $1,504 | +$274 (+22.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,614 | $1,974 | +$360 (+22.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,132 | $2,604 | +$472 (+22.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,140 | $2,614 | +$474 (+22.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$60,160
$5,013/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$78,960
$6,580/month gross
Other Counties in New Hampshire
Cheshire County
1 BR: $1,468/mo
Belknap County
1 BR: $1,425/mo
Sullivan County
1 BR: $1,332/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $1,343/mo
Strafford County
1 BR: $1,677/mo
Grafton County
1 BR: $1,455/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.