Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA from $1,400 (22 Rentals)

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Beverly Commons
$2,040 - $3,829
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Beverly Commons

0 Beverly Commons DrBeverly, MA 01915
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Hawthorne Commons
$2,043 - $6,002
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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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The Lighthouses
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lighthouses

34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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50 Broadway
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

50 Broadway

50 BroadwayBeverly, MA 01915
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$1,900

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83 Hesperus Ave

GloucesterMA01930

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62 Cabot
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62 Cabot

62 Cabot StBeverly, MA 01915

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 $1,610. The Residences at St. James in the South Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,610. 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$1,610
The Residences at St. JamesStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,610
50 Broadway Apartment HomesStudio AStudio,1BA$1,780
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$1,850
Park Towers1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1,900

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

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manchester by the Sea area is the $2.51 price per square foot A4 Model at Vavel Apartments in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Manchester by the Sea apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott starting at $2,849 with a $2.19 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$2.51
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.19
240 Conant Apartments2 Bed T022BR,2BA$2.48
Hawthorne CommonsThe Harbor2BR,2BA$2.67
20 Locust StConcept 11BR,1BA$2.62
University Square North2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.73
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft)1BR,1BA$2.68
Bayside ApartmentsCountry 1 BR1BR,1BA$2.60
Park Towers1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2.53
1 Powder House LnOne Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$2.68

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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 $1,610.

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 $1,610 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 $1,910 at 1 Powder House Ln.

What is the most affordable Manchester by the Sea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Manchester by the Sea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bradlee Danvers and starts from $3,375.

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