Cheap Homes for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA from $2,200 (5 Rentals)

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property at 9 Winthrop Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9 Winthrop Ave

BeverlyMA01915
property at 10 Warner St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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10 Warner St

SalemMA01970

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property at 8 Williams St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Williams St

SalemMA01970
property at 44 Wallis St

$2,595

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$2,595

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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44 Wallis St

BeverlyMA01915

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property at 20 Beacon St

$2,700 - $3,700

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$2,700

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20 Beacon St

GloucesterMA01930

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
50 Broadway Apartment HomesStudio AStudio,1BA$1,780

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

As of May 08, 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 $3,134 with a $2.41 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$2.41
14 NorthBayberry Shores (B2F)2BR,2BA$2.69
240 Conant Apartments2 Bed T022BR,2BA$2.48
Grove Street Landing2D2BR,2BA$2.78
Central Grammar2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Beverly Commons2Bed2BR,1BA$2.73
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

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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 79 Apartments for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $5,164. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Manchester by the Sea ranging from $2,200 to $35,000.

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 $2,200 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,600.

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