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

Devonshire Village

The Flats @ Hanover Common - Innovative Micro Living

270 Manchester St

Manchester Gardens

Eastgate Apartments

82 3rd St

124 Orange St

Wood Edge
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95 Bridge St

1297 Elm St

274 Amherst St

14 Orange St

Valley Grove Apartments

Red Oak at 409 Elm Street

119 Eastern Ave

145 Pine St
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Manchester, NH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manchester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Manchester Studio Apartments | $1,770 | $1,201 | $2,135 |
Cheap Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $1,295 | $4,535 |
Cheap Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $1,490 | $4,703 |
Cheap Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,837 | $1,750 | $5,090 |
Cheap Manchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,149 | $2,250 | $3,850 |
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Manchester, NH Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Manchester, NH
Pricing Updated: 05/17/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Youngsville | $2,250 | $1,285 | 5 |
Corey Square | $2,350 | $1,285 | 11 |
Eaton Heights | $2,712 | $1,201 | 231 |
Southside Manchester | $2,972 | $1,201 | 358 |
Bakersville | $2,975 | $1,201 | 388 |
Green Acres | $2,975 | $1,285 | 311 |
Hanover Hill | $2,975 | $1,201 | 410 |
Southeast Manchester | $3,050 | $1,400 | 7 |
Goffes Falls | $3,100 | $1,445 | 170 |
Highlands Manchester | $3,100 | $1,306 | 274 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Flats @ Hanover Common - Innovative Micro Living | Essex | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
Valley Grove Apartments | 1Bd 1Bt | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Gresley Residence | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Residences at Chestnut | 2 BED | 2BR,1BA | $1,545 |
176 Hall St | 3BR1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Southside Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
The Residences at Elm Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Secure Access - Furnished - All Included | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
North East Apartment Community | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lofts at Mill West | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Amoskeag Apartments | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Hidden Oak Way | Model Unit (35 Hidden Oak Way-not for rent) | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.16 |
Colonial Village Apartments | B2A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.87 |
37 Mead St, Unit 37 mead unit 1 | 37 Mead St | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
1230 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
43 Buzzell St, Unit #2 | 43 Buzzell St | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
176 Hall St | 3BR1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
361 Manchester St, Unit 2 | 361 Manchester St | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Residences at Chestnut | 2 BED | 2BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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