Rental Benchmark Overview
2-Bedroom Benchmark Rent
$1,287$15,444 per year · HUD Fiscal Year 2026Fair market rent & 30% rule in Coos County, NH
Official HUD Fair Market Rents evaluated against local household income benchmarks.
Fair Market Rent Schedule & Wage Requirements: Coos County, NH
Calculations assume standard housing affordability guidelines where shelter costs consume no more than 30% of gross income, based on full-time employment of 2,080 annual working hours.
| Bedroom Type | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | Min. Annual Income | Hourly Wage (40h/wk) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $988 | $11,856 | $39,520 | $19.00/hr |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $994 | $11,928 | $39,760 | $19.12/hr |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentStandard Benchmark | $1,287 | $15,444 | $51,480 | $24.75/hr |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,702 | $20,424 | $68,080 | $32.73/hr |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,708 | $20,496 | $68,320 | $32.85/hr |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Coos County, NH
What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Coos County, NH?
For Fiscal Year 2026, the official HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom home in Coos County, NH is $1,287 per month ($15,444 per year).
What hourly wage is needed to afford rent in Coos County, NH?
To comfortably afford a 2-bedroom apartment at $1,287/month without exceeding 30% of income on rent, a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year) must earn at least $24.75 per hour ($51,480/year).
What are the HUD Fair Market Rents by bedroom count in Coos County, NH?
Official 2026 HUD rents in Coos County, NH are: Studio: $988/mo, 1-Bedroom: $994/mo, 2-Bedroom: $1,287/mo, 3-Bedroom: $1,702/mo, and 4-Bedroom: $1,708/mo.
How do HUD Fair Market Rents compare to local incomes in Coos County, NH?
At the local Census ACS median household income of $57,677/year ($4,806/month), the benchmark 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent represents 26.8% of monthly income.
How is the 30% housing affordability standard calculated in Coos County, NH?
The federal 30% rule states that housing costs should not exceed 30% of gross household income. For a 2-bedroom rent of $1,287/month, the required minimum annual gross income is calculated as ($1,287 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,480 per year.