HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Strafford County, NH?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Strafford County, New Hampshire, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $2,194 a month. Rents run from $1,601 for a studio up to $2,941 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Strafford County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,601 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,677 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,194 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,693 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,941 |
How does Strafford County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in New Hampshire.
Higher rent than 92% of counties in New Hampshire · 22th of 259
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockingham County | $2,941 |
| 1 | Rockingham County | $2,941 |
| 3 | Rockingham County | $2,270 |
| … 18 more … | ||
| 22 | Strafford County(you are here) | $2,194 |
| … 234 more … | ||
| 217 | Coos County | $1,287 |
| 217 | Coos County | $1,287 |
| 217 | Coos County | $1,287 |
More data for Strafford County, New Hampshire
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Strafford County, NH for 2026?
In Strafford County, New Hampshire, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $2,194 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,601 for a studio to $2,941 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Strafford County, NH?
A two-bedroom in Strafford County, New Hampshire has a Fair Market Rent of $2,194 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Strafford County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Strafford County, NH?
Every ZIP code in Strafford County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Strafford County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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