What is the average apartment size in Derry?

The average size for a Derry, NH apartment is 802 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Derry?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Derry is $2,017 per month, a 1.73% increase from last years average of $1,982.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Derry?

In Derry, studios rent for $1,470 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,790 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,120 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Derry?

The typical apartment in Derry offers about 802 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Derry?

Studio apartments in Derry average 471 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 640 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 873 sq. ft.

Derry, NH Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Derry?

The typical rent budget in Derry ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 69% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Derry?

In Derry, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Derry is $2,017, a 1.73% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,982.

Studio Apartments at $1,470 offer the most budget-friendly option with 471 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 640 square feet for $1,790, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,120 offer 873 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Derry, NH

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,017	802 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,470	471 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,790	640 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,120	873 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Derry, NH rent trends

Rental prices in Derry, NH have increased by 1.73% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,982 to $2,017.

What's the typical rent budget in Derry, NH?

The largest share of rentals in Derry, NH (69%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Derry, NH?

3,646 or 41% of the households in Derry, NH are renter-occupied while 5,236 or 59% are owner-occupied.

How Derry Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Derry	$2,017
Rochester	$1,995
Manchester	$2,050
Nashua	$2,168
Laconia	$2,026
Concord	$1,718
Dover	$1,825
Portsmouth	$2,433
Milford	$1,823
Londonderry	$2,459
Hudson	$1,853

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Derry apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.