Where to rent near the NH/MA border for a young couple (Londonderry: rentals)

[sometimescora]

We're an early 30s couple moving from Atlanta. My fiancee will be going to UNH in Durham and I will be working in Andover, MA, so we're looking for something in between BUT must be in NH for tuition purposes. We were hoping for a nice walkable neighborhood with some restaurants etc. We like Exeter but it would be a 45min-1 hour drive for me each way, so we're wondering where else to look?

[Spottednikes]

Look for rentals in century village in londonderry...walking distance to gym, movie theater, restaurants, grocery stores.
Or downtown derry. Easy access to rt 93.

[GregW]

Durham to Exeter does not take more then half an hour at most. Even in a Prius.

I would also check the recently rebuilt Polling Meadows Condo's in Londonderry for rents. The place is beautiful. It is also about a half hour from Andover and 45 minutes from Durham once you know the back roads. I also suggest checking with local relators for information and references.

[Valerie C]

Getting to Durham from Exeter, or any place along Rte 101 (eat seacoast to Epping/Raymond) will be easy-peasy, but getting you to Andover in morning commuter traffic would definitely be 45 min+.

I would suggest Plaistow, Newton or Hampstead, for easy access to the Mass border and Rte 495. Lots of walkable neighborhoods & condo communities, may have rentals (if that's what you're looking for).