University of New Hampshire

Durham, NH

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University of New Hampshire - Durham, NH

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A charming New England institution just minutes from the coast

Public College Town Walkable Rural Wildcats

The University of New Hampshire’s main campus in the small town of Durham is a cozy, traditional New England-style collegiate environment, dominated by the iconic Thompson Hall Clock Tower. With a student body almost equal to the local population, UNH is the focal point of the Durham community and serves as a major cultural hub for the area.

A cluster of shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars near the east side of campus forms the main commercial district for the town, and this is where you’ll likely be spending a lot of your free time: Pick up your morning coffee at The Works Bakery, drop in for lunch at Young’s, or meet up with some friends after hours at Scorpions.

The beautiful surrounding landscape creates a scenic backdrop for everyday life and provides excellent opportunities for weekend explorations in the nearby nature preserves or a few minutes down the road at the ocean.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Durham, NH is $1,050 for a studio, $1,649 for one bedroom, $1,905 for two bedrooms, and $3,104 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Durham has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 600 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,050/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 623 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,649/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 910 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,905/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 886 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,104/month

    Average Rent

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.

49

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

Oyster River Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

643 Students

7
out of 10

Oyster River Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

643 Students

7
out of 10

Oyster River High School

Public

Grades 9-12

844 Students

10
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • UNH Observatory
  • Coppal House Farm
  • Woodman Institute Museum
  • Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Children's Museum of New Hampshire

Airports

  • Portsmouth International at Pease
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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