True Cost of Renting in Concord, NH
Concord is New Hampshire's small capital city with state government as the primary employer. Main Street is a walkable commercial corridor with independent businesses. No income tax, no sales tax, and moderate rents make Concord genuinely affordable. Eversource provides electricity.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Main Street / Downtown
- Studio:
- $1,000/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,300/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,800/mo
Concord's walkable downtown corridor; the NH State House is the architectural centerpiece. Mix of apartment buildings above retail and renovated historic structures. Eversource electric. Concord Coach bus service to Boston (1.5 hours, ~$20 one-way). Walk to state government employment.
South Concord / South End
- Studio:
- $900/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,100/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,600/mo
Residential neighborhoods south of Downtown; more affordable apartment buildings and converted homes. Car helpful. I-93 access. Lower rents with short commute to Downtown and state government.
Bow / Pembroke Adjacent
- 1 Bed:
- $1,100/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,600/mo
Suburban towns adjacent to Concord; apartment complexes with lower rents. Car required. NH Route 3 and I-93 access. More family-oriented character with better-rated schools.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- Eversource Energy (New Hampshire)
- Water
- City of Concord Water Division
- Internet
- Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum, Consolidated Communications
Commute & Transportation
Concord has no rail transit. Concord Coach Lines provides bus service to Boston South Station (1.5 hours, ~$20 one-way, ~$280/month for daily commuters). I-93 connects south to Manchester (18 miles, 20 minutes) and Boston (75 miles, 1.5 hours). Route 93 north connects to the White Mountains. Major employers: New Hampshire state government agencies (the State House complex employs thousands), Concord Hospital, and St Paul's School. The Concord area is headquarters for various insurance and financial services companies.
Rental Market Overview
Concord is perhaps the most affordable state capital in the Northeast in absolute dollar terms. No income tax, no sales tax, moderate Eversource electric rates. The state government employment base provides stable demand. Concord Coach Lines serves as a functional Boston commuter service for remote workers who occasionally need to travel south. Heating costs (New Hampshire winters are serious) add $150–300/month for gas or oil heat from November through April. Renters insurance averages $12–16/month.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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