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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA from $1,400 (63 Rentals)
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Manchester by the SeaMA01944
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$1,400 - $2,070
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Residences at St. James
160 Federal StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,450 - $1,600
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySalem Heights
12 Pope StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,672 - $2,720
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1 Powder House Ln
1 Powder House LnManchester, MA 01944
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$1,700 - $2,500
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSalem Highlands
84 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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$1,850
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowShops and Lofts at Market Street
15-25 Market StIpswich, MA 01938
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$1,900
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHistoric 1 Harbor St
1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,900
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now256 Washington
260 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,900
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7 Berry St
7 Berry StDanvers, MA 01923
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$1,925 - $2,575
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTerrace Gardens
2 Esquire DrPeabody, MA 01960
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$1,935
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCentral Grammar
10 Dale AveGloucester, MA 01930
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$1,950 - $2,150
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBayside Apartments
100-101 Colonial DrIpswich, MA 01938
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$1,995 - $2,895
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 15The Heights At Cape Ann
950 Heights at CapeGloucester, MA 01930
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$1,999 - $2,550
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPrinceton Crossing
12 Heritage DrSalem, MA 01970
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$2,150 - $4,050
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMaple Square Apartments
128 Maple StDanvers, MA 01923
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$2,195 - $2,800
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFolly Hill Meadows
1 Apple RdBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,209 - $3,821
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$2,194 - $3,806
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$2,209 - $3,821
Bradlee Danvers
50 Kirkbride DrDanvers, MA 01923
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$2,225 - $3,175
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTerrace Estates Apartments
143 Shore DrPeabody, MA 01960
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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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$2,300 - $2,500
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$2,300 - $2,500
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$2,300 - $2,500
Hannah Village
17 Conant StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,365 - $3,095
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBurnham Apartment Homes
375 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,369 - $3,990
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$2,369 - $3,990
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Lore
266 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,370 - $3,714
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$2,355 - $3,699
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$2,370 - $3,714
14 North
1000 Crane Brook WayPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,391 - $4,900
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$2,391 - $4,900
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Halstead Salem Station
72 Flint StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,410 - $3,805
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEnterprise Apartment Homes
79 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,415 - $4,518
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$2,415 - $4,518
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$2,415 - $4,518
Essex Apartment Homes
One Avalon DrPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,423 - $8,433
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$2,408 - $8,418
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Hawthorne Commons
205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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$2,437 - $4,423
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$2,437 - $4,423
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The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131
131 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,459 - $4,113
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$2,459 - $4,113
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The Beverly Collection: Link 480
480 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,495 - $2,965
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Properties
70-92 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,507 - $3,489
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$2,507 - $3,489
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The Beverly Collection: Canvas
199-211 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,516 - $8,318
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$2,516 - $8,318
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The Landing at Vinnin Square
330 Paradise RdSwampscott, MA 01907
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$2,519 - $4,093
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$2,519 - $4,093
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$2,519 - $4,093
Beverly Commons
0 Beverly Commons DrBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,525 - $2,875
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStation 101
101 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,550 - $3,530
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 5Grove Street Landing
64 Grove StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,600 - $3,200
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$2,600 - $3,200
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$2,600 - $3,200
20 Locust St
20 Locust StDanvers, MA 01923
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$2,700
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 8University Square South
124 Ocean AveSalem, MA 01970
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$2,744 - $3,254
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$2,730 - $3,240
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$2,744 - $3,254
Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott
100 Vantage TerSwampscott, MA 01907
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$2,750 - $3,400
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now240 Conant Apartments
240 Conant StDanvers, MA 01923
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$2,750
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$2,750
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12 Hesperus Cir
12 Hesperus CirGloucester, MA 01930
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$2,781 - $3,502
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$2,781 - $3,502
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The Beverly Collection: The Block
140 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,800 - $3,850
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$2,800 - $3,850
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Halstead Beverly Townhomes
201 Broughton DrBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,950 - $4,900
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$2,950 - $4,900
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Amara
6 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,975 - $3,200
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1231 Washington Residences
231 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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The Lighthouses
34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
50 Broadway Apartment Homes
50 BroadwayBeverly, MA 01915
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Park Towers
100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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62 Cabot
62 Cabot StBeverly, MA 01915
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39 Railroad
39 Railroad AveBeverly, MA 01915
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Manchester by the Sea, MA Local Guide
Manchester by the Sea by Richard Smith is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manchester by the Sea?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Manchester by the Sea Studio Apartments | $2,198 | $1,400 | $2,734 |
| Manchester by the Sea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,551 | $1,450 | $3,854 |
| Manchester by the Sea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,016 | $1,600 | $4,900 |
| Manchester by the Sea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,588 | $2,675 | $4,900 |
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Cheapest Available Manchester by the Sea Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Manchester by the Sea, MA is a Studio unit found at The Residences at St. James in the South Salem neighborhood priced from $1,400. 1 Powder House Ln in the Beverly Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,672. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester by the Sea apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Residences at St. James | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 1 Powder House Ln | One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,672 |
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 50 Broadway Apartment Homes | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,780 |
| Shops and Lofts at Market Street | 11 Topsfield Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Historic 1 Harbor St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 256 Washington | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 7 Berry St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Central Grammar | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,935 |
| Bayside Apartments | Country 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA and Nearby
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manchester by the Sea area is the $2.70 price per square foot A7 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 $2,604 with a $2.00 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Vavel Apartments | A7 | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 20 Locust St | Concept 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| 240 Conant Apartments | 2 Bed T02 | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| Central Grammar | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Beverly Collection: Link 480 | Link A1D | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Folly Hill Meadows | 1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Bradlee Danvers | One Bedroom A1C2-MMR | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Bayside Apartments | Country 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Shops and Lofts at Market Street | 11 Topsfield Rd | 1BR,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 The Residences at St. James listed at $1,400.
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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