Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA from $1,400 (64 Rentals)

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property at 1 School St

$2,450 - $3,250

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$3,250

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1 School St

Manchester by the SeaMA01944
property at 12 Morse Ct

$3,100

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$3,100

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12 Morse Ct

Manchester by the SeaMA01944

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20 Locust St
$2,052
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$2,052

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20 Locust St

20 Locust StDanvers, MA 01923
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Traders Row
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$2,278 - $3,475
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$2,278 - $3,475

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Traders Row

45 Traders WaySalem, MA 01970
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Beverly Commons
$2,289 - $3,349
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$2,289 - $3,349

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$2,289 - $3,349
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Beverly Commons

0 Beverly Commons DrBeverly, MA 01915
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Hannah Village
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$2,300 - $2,500
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$2,300 - $2,500

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$2,300 - $2,500
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Hannah Village

17 Conant StBeverly, MA 01915
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Bradlee Danvers
$2,395 - $4,374
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$2,380 - $4,359
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$2,395 - $4,374
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Bradlee Danvers

50 Kirkbride DrDanvers, MA 01923
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Lore
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$2,447 - $4,308
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Lore

266 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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Hawthorne Commons
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$2,464 - $15,670
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$2,449 - $15,655
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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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14 North
$2,471 - $3,975
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$2,456 - $3,960
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$2,471 - $3,975
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14 North

1000 Crane Brook WayPeabody, MA 01960
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The Lighthouses
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lighthouses

34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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Park Towers
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Park Towers

100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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62 Cabot
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62 Cabot

62 Cabot StBeverly, MA 01915
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39 Railroad
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39 Railroad

39 Railroad AveBeverly, MA 01915
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Manchester by the Sea, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manchester by the Sea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manchester by the Sea, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1 Powder House Ln in the Beverly Farms neighborhood priced from $1,672. Salem Highlands in the South Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester by the Sea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1 Powder House LnOne Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,672
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$1,850
Central Grammar2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,935
Bayside ApartmentsCountry 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,950
The Heights At Cape Ann1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Maple Square ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,025
20 Locust StConcept 41BR,1BA$2,052
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft)1BR,1BA$2,195
Station 1011 Bed1BR,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA and Nearby

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manchester by the Sea area is the $2.75 price per square foot A4 Model at Vavel Apartments in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Manchester by the Sea apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott starting at $3,219 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manchester by the Sea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vavel ApartmentsA42BR,2BA$2.75
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.48
240 Conant Apartments2 Bed T022BR,2BA$2.39
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.69
Central Grammar2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.88
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.68
20 Locust StConcept 41BR,1BA$2.41
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft)1BR,1BA$2.68
Bayside ApartmentsCountry 1 BR1BR,1BA$2.60
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$2.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manchester by the Sea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Manchester by the Sea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Manchester by the Sea is at Salem Highlands listed at $1,700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manchester by the Sea Apartment is $1,672 at 1 Powder House Ln.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Manchester by the Sea Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Manchester by the Sea is starting from $1,935 at Central Grammar.

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