Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NH from $800 (7 Rentals)

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Partridge Green
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Partridge Green

29 Partridge Green WayRochester, NH 03867
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Northgate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Apartments

36 Farmington RdRochester, NH 03867
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Rochester, NH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NH

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NH area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown$2,399$1,400604
Gonic$3,250$1,350774
South Rochester$3,250$1,350774
Tara Estates$3,250$1,2951463

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NH is a 2 Beds unit found at McDuffee Brook Apartments in the Downtown neighborhood priced from $1,500. Country Brook Estates in the South Rochester neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,771. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McDuffee Brook Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,500
Country Brook Estates2BD/1BA - TC - R - 60%2BR,1BA$1,771
Welcome Home to Norway Plains2 Bedroom Interior Unit2BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NH

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Fownes Mill-Large Rooms-Heated Garage in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the Highfield Commons Apartments Model at Highfield Townhome Available for Rent! starting at $2,850 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fownes Mill-Large Rooms-Heated Garage3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.76
Highfield Townhome Available for Rent!Highfield Commons Apartments3BR,2.5BA$1.70
Half Peak PlaceTopaz-Open Kitchen and Dining Area3BR,2.5BA$2.10
Bayberry CommonsMisty Grey Island w/ Office3BR,2.5BA$2.13
5 Lafayette St, Unit 5 b5 Lafayette St2BR,1BA$1.91
Welcome Home to Norway Plains2 Bedroom End Unit with Balcony2BR,1BA$1.95
Clark Brook Apartments2 BDR2BR,1BA$2.18
Country Brook EstatesCountry Brook Living Leasing Special2BR,1BA$2.43
McDuffee Brook Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00

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Getting Around Rochester, NH

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochester Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?

The cheapest apartment in Rochester is which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $3,037.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rochester?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,102 regular apartments in Rochester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rochester?

Cheap apartments in Rochester have an average cost of $682 which is $2,355 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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