Newmarket is the town people fall for after graduation and wish they'd found sooner: brick mill buildings on the Lamprey River, restaurants and live music downstairs, and Wildcat Transit Route 5 straight to campus. Your rent buys a life here, not just a room.
What living in Newmarket is like
Of the three towns we operate in, Newmarket is the one with its own gravity. The downtown is walkable and actually used — dinner, coffee, the Stone Church for shows — and the vibe skews a little older and calmer than Durham's campus orbit. If the idea of living somewhere that doesn't empty out in June appeals to you, this is that place.
The commute
Route 5 connects downtown to campus in roughly 15–20 minutes and students ride free with ID (full transit guide). The honest caveat: evening service thins, so match the timetable to your schedule. Drivers make it to campus in about 15 minutes.
Who Newmarket fits best
Solo renters and couples who want a studio without Durham pricing, anyone who values a real downtown over proximity, and people whose schedules fit the bus. Our studios at 88 Main come open throughout the year rather than on the fall cycle — so unlike most of the market, Newmarket can rescue a late search. Inquire and we'll tell you about leases expiring in the next two months.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get from Newmarket to UNH without a car?
Wildcat Transit Route 5 runs between downtown Newmarket and the UNH campus — about a 15–20 minute ride, free for UNH students with ID. By car it's a similar 15-minute drive.
Is Newmarket cheaper than Durham for renters?
Generally yes. You're not paying Durham's walk-to-campus premium, so studios and apartments in Newmarket stretch a budget further — our studios there are contact-for-pricing and open up on their own schedule through the year.
What's in downtown Newmarket?
A genuine mill-town main street on the Lamprey River: restaurants, cafes, a gym, and the Stone Church music venue. It's the most 'real town' feel of the three towns we operate in.
How does parking work at 88 Main Street in Newmarket?
Resident parking is arranged through the Newmarket Police Department's permit system — we state that plainly up front, and we'll walk you through it when you inquire.
Ask us about Newmarket
We're local owners with houses and apartments in Durham, Madbury, and Newmarket — pre-leasing now for the 2027–2028 school year. Tell us your group size and we'll reply the same day.
