Nashua is a fairly small city right on the Massachusetts state line, 25 minutes south of Manchester and under one hour north of Boston. Downtown is a thriving walking district of storefronts and locally-owned cafes housed in classic New England architecture.
When you’re looking to get some exercise or just unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet, the Riverwalk loop provides a scenic and tranquil footpath along the banks of the Merrimack River. Holman Stadium is a popular venue for everything from community sports to major concerts from touring musicians. The city is also home to the campuses for seven small colleges, with a combined student population of around 15,000; this has helped support a thriving nightlife scene, with a collective of bars and clubs serving up good times for every taste. Partly thanks to the presence of a large research community from the local colleges, Nashua has seen the growth of a thriving tech sector over the years. It’s no wonder that Nashua is the first and only city in America to earn the number-one spot TWICE on Money magazine’s list of Best Places to Live in America.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Nashua, NH is $1,632 for a studio, $1,983 for one bedroom, $2,273 for two bedrooms, and $2,408 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nashua has increased by 4.8% in the past year.
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Somewhat Walkable
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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.
Somewhat Bikeable
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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.
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† 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.
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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.
