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10-12 Summer StManchester, MA 01944
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Manchester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manchester, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shops and Lofts at Market Street in the Plum Island neighborhood priced from $1,850. Bayside Apartments in the Plum Island neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$1,850
Bayside Apartments1 bedroom Galley1BR,1BA$2,000
The Heights At Cape Ann1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2,115
Hannah VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, MA and Nearby

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $2.64 price per square foot B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,436. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the A3 Model at Vavel Apartments starting at $3,600 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the East Lynn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manchester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.64
Vavel ApartmentsA32BR,2BA$2.77
Essex Apartment HomesSylvan2BR,2BA$2.42
Maple Square Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.72
River Properties314 River Rock2BR,1BA$2.79
Station 1012 Bed A2BR,2BA$2.76
Burnham Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.77
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (870 sq ft)1BR,1BA$2.64
Bayside Apartments1 bedroom Galley1BR,1BA$2.86
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$2.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manchester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Manchester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Manchester is at Amara listed at $2,585.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Manchester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manchester Apartment is $1,850 at Shops and Lofts at Market Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Manchester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Manchester is starting from $2,100 at Bayside Apartments.

What is the most affordable Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 14 North and starts from $3,651.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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