Rent by ZIP · Strafford County
Rent in Somersworth, NH 03878
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,980 (-1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,479 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,450 | $1,460 | -0.7% | $1,305–1,595 | $1,394 ±$104 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,510 | $1,530 | -1.3% | $1,359–1,661 | $1,169 ±$89 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,980 | $2,000 | -1% | $1,782–2,178 | $1,642 ±$123 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,430 | $2,460 | -1.2% | $2,187–2,673 | $1,432 ±$436 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,650 | $2,680 | -1.1% | $2,385–2,915 | $1,833 ±$358 |
Small Area FMRs for the Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,093.
What renters pay in 03878
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03875 | Silver Lake | $1,540 | – |
| 03874 | Seabrook | $2,650 | $1,737 |
| 03882 | Effingham | $1,540 | – |
| 03873 | Sandown | $2,570 | $1,911 |
| 03883 | South Tamworth | $1,820 | – |
| 03872 | Sanbornville | $1,540 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Strafford 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.