Rent by ZIP · Merrimack County
Rent in Contoocook, NH 03229
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,780 (-4.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,270 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 | $1,280 | -3.9% | $1,107–1,353 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,360 | $1,420 | -4.2% | $1,224–1,496 | $1,199 ±$117 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,860 | -4.3% | $1,602–1,958 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,350 | $2,450 | -4.1% | $2,115–2,585 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,360 | $2,460 | -4.1% | $2,124–2,596 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Merrimack County, NH. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Merrimack County, NH, 2 bedrooms: $1,800.
What renters pay in 03229
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03230 | Danbury | $1,780 | $1,771 |
| 03227 | Center Sandwich | $2,350 | – |
| 03231 | East Andover | $1,780 | – |
| 03226 | Center Harbor | $1,980 | – |
| 03225 | Center Barnstead | $1,690 | – |
| 03224 | Canterbury | $1,780 | $2,114 |
Fair Market Rents across Merrimack County, NH · All NH counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.