Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester, MA from $1,300 (17 Rentals)

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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 The Heights At Cape Ann in the West Gloucester neighborhood priced from $2,050. Burnham Apartment Homes in the Beverly Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,155. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Heights At Cape Ann1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
Burnham Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,155
Princeton CrossingOne BR Deluxe1BR,1BA$2,170
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft)1BR,1BA$2,200
Hannah VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, MA and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $2.42 price per square foot B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,140. 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$2.42
Vavel ApartmentsA32BR,2BA$2.77
River Properties215 River Rock Residences2BR,2BA$2.88
Grove Street Landing2E2BR,2BA$3.13
Folly Hill MeadowsRenovated 1br1BR,1BA$2.87
The Beverly Collection: Link 480Link B1A | 2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.17
Hawthorne CommonsThe McIntire1BR,1BA$3.23
14 NorthAster Gardens (A1B)1BR,1BA$3.05
Hannah VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
The Heights At Cape Ann1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00

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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 The Beverly Collection: The Block listed at $2,426.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manchester Apartment is $1,950 at The Heights At Cape Ann.

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 $2,400 at Hannah Village.

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 $3,598.

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