Monadnock Place
175 Monadnock Hwy,
Swanzey, NH 03446
$1,695 - $2,330 | Studio - 2 Beds
Keene
Keene, NH
Area Guide
Where natural beauty, New England charm, and college-town energy collide
College Town
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Scenic
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Charming
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Affordable
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Historic
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Located about an hour west of Manchester in southern New Hampshire, Keene is a picturesque city with a friendly atmosphere. Keene exudes timeless New England charm, especially in its walkable Central Square, where you’ll find an array of cozy coffee shops, small restaurants with farm-to-table menus, live music in the town gazebo, and historic landmarks like the Colonial Theatre.
Home to Keene State College and Antioch University New England, Keene is widely known as a college town. Many students, faculty, and staff seeking a rental close to campus call the city home. Keene’s natural beauty is punctuated by the many surrounding parks and nature preserves, which also provide endless opportunities for quality outdoor time. Ashuelot River Park is a great spot for hiking and biking alongside the river, and resident golf enthusiasts will enjoy tee time at Keene Country Club. There are plenty of shopping destinations nearby as well, including Monadnock Marketplace and Key Road Plaza Shopping Center.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Keene, NH is $1,498 for a studio, $1,604 for one bedroom, $1,792 for two bedrooms, and $1,249 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Keene has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,604/month
625 Sq Ft
Transportation
64
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
64
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
187 Students
8
Public
Grades K-5
308 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
310 Students
5
Public
Grades K-5
212 Students
5
Public
Grades K-5
194 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
627 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
1,291 Students
4
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Horatio Colony House Museum & Nature Preserve
- Stonewall Farm
- Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area
- Friendly Farm
Top Apartments in Keene
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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.