Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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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 Studio unit found at Bayside Apartments in the Plum Island neighborhood priced from $1,700. 50 Broadway Apartment Homes in the Centerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester by the Sea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bayside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
50 Broadway Apartment HomesStudio BStudio,1BA$1,770
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$1,850

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

As of August 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester by the Sea area is the $2.17 price per square foot B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,825. The second greatest value Manchester by the Sea apartment is the A5 Model at Vavel Apartments starting at $3,600 with a $2.81 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.
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.17
Vavel ApartmentsA52BR,2BA$2.81
Halstead Salem StationB22BR,2BA$3.04
231 Washington Residences2 Bedroom 2 Bath - C12BR,2BA$2.83
Station 1012 Bed A2BR,2BA$2.77
Enterprise Apartment Homes1 Bedroom with Den 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.96
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1D21BR,1BA$3.05
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft)1BR,1BA$2.93
Essex Apartment HomesCross1BR,1BA$3.08
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$2.85

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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

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Bayside Apartments 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 $1,850 at Shops and Lofts at Market Street.

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 $2,300 at 256 Washington.

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