Cheap Homes for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA from $1,900 (7 Rentals)

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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 $1,800. 1 Harbor in the South Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester by the Sea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bayside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
1 Harbor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
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 June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester by the Sea area is the $2.77 price per square foot A3 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 2E Model at Grove Street Landing starting at $3,225 with a $3.15 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 ApartmentsA32BR,2BA$2.77
Grove Street Landing2E2BR,2BA$3.15
14 NorthAviary Gardens Loft (A1AL)1BR,1BA$2.94
Folly Hill MeadowsRenovated 1br1BR,1BA$2.87
295 Magnolia Ave, Unit Rain Gaudreau295 Magnolia Ave1BR,1BA$2.75
Hawthorne CommonsThe McIntire1BR,1BA$3.08
Essex Apartment HomesCross1BR,1BA$3.11
Hannah VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$2.85
1 Harbor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester by the Sea

What type of rentals are currently available in Manchester by the Sea?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,092. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Manchester by the Sea ranging from $1,950 to $37,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Manchester by the Sea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Manchester by the Sea ranges from $1,950 to $37,500 with an average monthly rent of $10,096.

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