The Edge
303 Dunbar St,
Manchester, NH 03103
$2,100 - $3,100 | 1-3 Beds
Bedford
Bedford, NH
Area Guide
A peaceful reprieve right outside of Manchester
Park-Like
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Nature
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Hiking
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Convenient
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Peaceful
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Nestled in the heart of Hillsborough County, Bedford is an upscale suburb of Manchester. Bedford spans over 33 square miles, giving residents plenty of acreage to enjoy. The city offers a park-like atmosphere with abundant green space, woodlands, hiking trails, and neighborhood parks like Benedictine Park, Pulpit Rock Conservation Area, and Bedford Heritage Trail. Although Bedford is mainly residential, there are conveniences in town such as big-box stores, restaurants, and supermarkets. Local eateries enjoyed by locals include Copper Door off Leavy Drive and River Road Tavern. Residents have immediate access to Manchester, where they can find more job opportunities and dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Bedford, NH is $2,071 for a studio, $2,118 for one bedroom, $2,561 for two bedrooms, and $2,531 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bedford has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,118/month
748 Sq Ft
Transportation
39
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
35
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-4
450 Students
10
Public
Grades PK-4
445 Students
10
Public
Grades K-4
526 Students
9
Public
Grades 5-6
649 Students
8
Public
Grades 7-8
700 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,391 Students
8
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Educational Farm
- SEE Science Center
- Peabody Mill Environmental Center
- Amoskeag Fishways
- Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary
Airports
- Manchester Boston Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.