Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manchester Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $900 (18 Rentals)

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Manchester, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manchester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Manchester area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Wakefield priced from $1,084. The Park at North Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at WakefieldHickory1BR,1BA$1,084
The Park at North RidgeAshwood1BR,1BA$1,099
VERT at Six ForksThe Ashmont1BR,1BA$1,105
Six Forks Station ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,120
Autumn PointeMetropolitan1BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, NC

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.16 price per square foot 8132 McGuire Dr Model at 8132 McGuire Dr, Unit Townhouse in the in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the Holly-Reno Model at The Residences at Wakefield starting at $1,787 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Manchester 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.
8132 McGuire Dr, Unit Townhouse8132 McGuire Dr2BR,2.5BA$1.16
The Residences at WakefieldHolly-Reno2BR,2BA$1.51
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
River HavenNeuse Vista3BR,2BA$1.41
Hunting RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.19
The Park at North RidgeThe Cherrywood2BR,2BA$1.45
Cortland Falls RiverBranch1BR,1BA$1.47
Autumn PointeMetropolitan1BR,1BA$1.45
Six Forks Station ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.47
Summermill at Falls RiverThe Atlantic1BR,1BA$1.49

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northern Raleigh, NC. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manchester Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manchester?

The cheapest apartment in Manchester is The Residences at Wakefield which is listed at $1,086, while the average apartment in Manchester costs $2,390.

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 9 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 $166 which is $2,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manchester.

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