Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester, NH from $800 (43 Rentals)

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ManchesterNH03102

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52 Myrtle St
Studio Apartments

52 Myrtle St

52 Myrtle StManchester, NH 03104
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Wellington Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Terrace

80 Wellington Terrace DrManchester, NH 03104
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Park View Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Apartments

261 Pine StManchester, NH 03103
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Carlton Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Place Apartments

90-130 Edward J. Roy DrManchester, NH 03104
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Weston Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Weston Terrace

70 Lowell StManchester, NH 03101
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6 Unit House 3 floors
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6 Unit House 3 floors

420 Maple StManchester, NH 03103
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521 Pine St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

521 Pine St

521 Pine StManchester, NH 03104
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Opera Block Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Opera Block Apartments

18 Hanover StManchester, NH 03101
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610 Union St
1 Bedroom Apartments

610 Union St

610 Union StManchester, NH 03104
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Executive Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Manor

567 Union StManchester, NH 03104
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197 Bridge St
1 Bedroom Apartments

197 Bridge St

197 Bridge StManchester, NH 03104
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83 Hanover St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

83 Hanover St

83 Hanover StManchester, NH 03101
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Kensington Woods
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Woods

3 Kensington LnBedford, NH 03110
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Manchester, NH Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Manchester, NH

Pricing Updated: 05/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Manchester, NH area range in price from $1,201 to $5,090 with an overall median price of $3,360. The three Manchester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Youngsville at $1,285, Corey Square at $1,285, and Eaton Heights at $1,201. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Manchester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Youngsville$2,250$1,2855
Corey Square$2,350$1,28511
Eaton Heights$2,712$1,201231
Southside Manchester$2,972$1,201358
Bakersville$2,975$1,201388
Green Acres$2,975$1,285311
Hanover Hill$2,975$1,201410
Southeast Manchester$3,050$1,4007
Goffes Falls$3,100$1,445170
Highlands Manchester$3,100$1,306274

Cheapest Available Manchester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manchester, NH is a Studio unit found at The Flats @ Hanover Common - Innovative Micro Living in the Washington Park Estates neighborhood priced from $1,285. Valley Grove Apartments in the Currier Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats @ Hanover Common - Innovative Micro LivingEssexStudio,1BA$1,285
Valley Grove Apartments1Bd 1Bt1BR,1BA$1,500
Gresley Residence1BR1BA1BR,1BA$1,545
Residences at Chestnut2 BED2BR,1BA$1,545
176 Hall St3BR1BA3BR,1BA$1,625
Southside Manor1x11BR,1BA$1,650
The Residences at Elm StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Secure Access - Furnished - All IncludedStandardStudio,1BA$1,699
North East Apartment Community1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, NH

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lofts at Mill West in the in the Washington Park Estates neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Amoskeag Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Washington Park Estates 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.
Lofts at Mill West2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.65
Amoskeag Apartments3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.11
Hidden Oak WayModel Unit (35 Hidden Oak Way-not for rent)3BR,1.5BA$2.16
Colonial Village ApartmentsB2A2BR,1.5BA$1.87
37 Mead St, Unit 37 mead unit 137 Mead St2BR,1BA$2.10
12302 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.13
43 Buzzell St, Unit #243 Buzzell St2BR,1BA$2.20
176 Hall St3BR1BA3BR,1BA$1.63
361 Manchester St, Unit 2361 Manchester St3BR,1BA$1.75
Residences at Chestnut2 BED2BR,1BA$1.61

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Manchester Overview

Manchester is the biggest city of New Hampshire. It has plenty of great entertainment and dining options. It is great for skiing during the winter and whale-watching and swimming during the summer. The city has up to 900 acres of parks, public beaches and swimming pools. It is also really good for business.

Why live in Manchester, NH?

Living in this city is a constant adventure. It is big, diverse and full of activity. It has plenty of unique and creative eating and drinking venues, malls, stores, movie shops, libraries, hospitals, gyms and many housing options. The arts and culture is great and constantly growing. The city has plenty of museums and theatres to visit. It has plenty of good schools and colleges that perform well nationally. The nightlife is really good and there are plenty of outdoor festivities. It is a great city to do business because of the big and diverse population. It also has plenty of job opportunities for both hi-tech and average workers.

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Getting Around Manchester, NH

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manchester Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Manchester?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Manchester is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manchester?

The cheapest apartment in Manchester is Valley Grove Apartments which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Manchester costs $3,360.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manchester?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Manchester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Manchester?

Cheap apartments in Manchester have an average cost of $175 which is $3,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manchester.

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