Derry, New Hampshire Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Derry, New Hampshire rental market.

Derry, New Hampshire

Average Apartment Rent

$2,169

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

4.1%

As of July 2026

Compared to a year ago, Derry, New Hampshire apartments have recorded a 4.1% rent increase.

Derry, New Hampshire Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Jul 2026
Derry $2,169
National $1,734
Derry
National
Jul 2026
$2,169
$1,734

Derry, New Hampshire Average Apartment Rent

Derry, New Hampshire Apartment rent ranges

Under $1,000
$1,001 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,000
$2,001 - $2,500
$2,501 - $3,000
Over $3,000

At 60.13%, apartments priced $2,000 - $2,500 represent the bulk of Derry, New Hampshire rentals, while condos priced $1,000 - $1,500 hold the lowest share of the market – 3.66%.

Derry, New Hampshire Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 3,891
Owner occupied housing units 5,384

Renters take up 42% of Derry, New Hampshire real estate, occupying a total of 3,891 units, while homeowners live in 5,384 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

3.6

Renter median household income**

$50,463

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

1.98

Rental vacancy rate**

4.4%

Derry, New Hampshire Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 271
1 bed 1,118
2 beds 1,840
3 beds 612
4 beds 32

There are 1,840 rentals in Derry, New Hampshire with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 47%. Units with 4 beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 32 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Derry, New Hampshire homes for rent is 3.6.

Derry, New Hampshire Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 150
25 - 34 years 745
35 - 44 years 824
45 - 54 years 584
55 - 59 years 416
60 - 64 years 418
65 - 74 years 419
75 - 84 years 233
85 years and over 102

Most condos for rent in Derry, New Hampshire are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (21%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (19%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 3%.

Derry, New Hampshire Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 2,052
Non-Family Households 1,839

Derry, New Hampshire Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 1,099
No related children of the householder under 18 2,792

A total of 2,052 apartments for rent in Derry, New Hampshire, or 53% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 28% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 1,099 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Derry, New Hampshire is 1.98.

Derry, New Hampshire Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 512
High school graduate (including equivalency) 875
Some college or associate's degree 1,320
Bachelor's degree or higher 1,184

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 30% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 13% of the homes for rent in Derry, New Hampshire.

Derry, New Hampshire Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 77
Built 2000 - 2009 369
Built 1990 - 1999 518
Built 1980 - 1989 794
Built 1970 - 1979 1,183
Built 1960 - 1969 221
Built 1950 - 1959 140
Built 1940 - 1949 61
Built 1939 or earlier 528

The highest share of Derry, New Hampshire apartment rentals, namely 30% or 1,183 units, were Built 1970 - 1979, followed by those Built 1980 - 1989 (20%, 794 units), and the ones Built 1939 or earlier (14%, 528 units).

Derry, New Hampshire Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 200
Moved in 2018 to 2020 1,278
Moved in 2010 to 2017 1,735
Moved in 2000 to 2009 445
Moved in 1990 to 1999 137
Moved in 1989 or earlier 96

Median year renter moved into unit 2016

Most Derry, New Hampshire renters (45%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Derry, New Hampshire condos for rent is 2016.

Derry, New Hampshire Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 375
1 vehicle available 2,072
2 vehicles available 1,230
3 vehicles available 194
4 or more vehicles available 20

When it comes to transportation options, 53% of Derry, New Hampshire renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 32% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 10% have No vehicle available.

Derry, New Hampshire Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 3,060
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 502
Walked 110
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 140
Worked at home 350

Derry, New Hampshire Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 6,015
Moved within same county 836
Moved from different county within same state 219
Moved from different state 567

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Derry, New Hampshire apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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