Prices vary pretty widely and apartment options are limited outside of the cities. You may be able to find a 1BR in that price range but definitely not a 2BR. Consider looking for roommates, might open up your options. Keene is a nice little town but kind of isolated. Why rule out Manchester? If you’re a young person it’s one of the best places to be in the state as there are lots of ethnic restaurants, fun bars, and things to do in general. Its central location also allows you to travel to the ocean, White Mountains, Lakes Region, and Boston all within about an hour. We have the Uncanoonuc Mountains too which are fun little mountains to hike about 20 minutes outside of town.