A lively area with bars, restaurants, and weekend activity. Ideal if you want a social scene steps from your apartment. Best for: Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members. Typical rent: $850–$1,450/mo.

Distance varies by block — tour from Downtown to your campus buildings before signing.

Expect $850–$1,450/mo in Downtown. Studio: $750/mo; 1 bedroom: $900/mo; 2 bedroom: $1,200/mo; Area range: $850–$1,450/mo.

Downtown scores 84/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…

Downtown is a short transit or bike ride to Thomas More of Liberal Arts. Transit convenience near Merrimack, NH scores about 59/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 56% of residents near Downtown rent rather than own. Roughly 75% undergrad vs 25% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, starting 60 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

Inventory in Downtown is limited right now. Browse the Thomas More College of Liberal Arts housing hub or set alerts while new listings are added.