1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA (47 Rentals)

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Manchester by the SeaMA01944

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1 Harbor
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 Harbor

1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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14 New Derby
1 Bedroom Apartments

14 New Derby

18 New Derby StSalem, MA 01970
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10 Oakes Ave
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10 Oakes Ave

10 Oakes AveGloucester, MA 01930
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746 Hale St
1 Bedroom Apartments

746 Hale St

746 Hale StBeverly, MA 01915
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Lodge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lodge Apartments

384 Summer StManchester, MA 01944
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9 Norman Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

9 Norman Ave

9 Norman AveGloucester, MA 01930

Manchester by the Sea, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Manchester by the Sea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Manchester by the Sea, MA is found at Amara in the Centerville neighborhood and is 991 square feet priced from $3,995. Essex Apartment Homes in the Choate Farm neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 955 square feet and currently listed start at $2,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Manchester by the Sea:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Amara1B3991 Sq Ft$3,995
Essex Apartment HomesProctor with Loft955 Sq Ft$2,495
14 NorthArbor Meadows (A1F/A1G/A1H)890 Sq Ft$2,464
Enterprise Apartment Homes1 Bedroom with Den 1 Bathroom884 Sq Ft$2,470
Folly Hill MeadowsRenovated 1br870 Sq Ft$2,500
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1D2851 Sq Ft$2,498
The Landing at Vinnin SquareC793 Sq Ft$2,352
The Beverly Collection: The BlockBlock A1N | 1 Bed | 1 Bath762 Sq Ft$2,638
Burnham Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom743 Sq Ft$2,370
Maple Square Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom578 Sq Ft$2,500

Cheapest Available Manchester by the Sea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 25, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Manchester by the Sea, MA is the 11 Topsfield Rd Model starting from $1,850 at Shops and Lofts at Market Street in the Plum Island neighborhood. The second most affordable Manchester by the Sea 1 Bedroom is the Dog Friendly One Bedroom Standard Model at Princeton Crossing starting at $2,099 in the South Salem neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Manchester by the Sea is currently $2,683. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Manchester by the Sea:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd$1,850
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard$2,099
The Landing at Vinnin SquareA$2,226
Essex Apartment HomesProspect$2,325
Station 1011 Bed$2,325
Burnham Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,370
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1B1$2,374
The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131Flats at 131 A1A | 1 Bed | 1 Bath$2,391
Enterprise Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,395
The Beverly Collection: Link 480Link A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath$2,413

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Getting Around Manchester by the Sea, MA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Manchester by the Sea Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Manchester by the Sea with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Manchester by the Sea is at Shops and Lofts at Market Street listed at $1,850.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Manchester by the Sea Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Manchester by the Sea is $2,683.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Manchester by the Sea Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Manchester by the Sea is a 991 square feet unit starting from $3,995 at Amara.

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