Cheap Homes for Rent near Manchester by the Sea, MA from $2,400 (7 Rentals)

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property at 116-128-128 Rantoul St

$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 27 Arthur St

$2,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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27 Arthur St

BeverlyMA01915
property at 42 Bartlett St

$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

42 Bartlett St

BeverlyMA01915

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property at 111 Water St

$2,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

111 Water St

BeverlyMA01915
property at 23 Juniper Ave

$2,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23 Juniper Ave

SalemMA01970
property at 32 Arthur St

$2,900

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$2,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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32 Arthur St

BeverlyMA01915

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property at 5 Pirates Ln

$3,000

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5 Pirates Ln

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 Studio unit found at Salem Highlands in the South Salem neighborhood priced from $1,700. Shops and Lofts at Market Street in the Plum Island neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester by the Sea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$1,850
7 Berry St1 Bedroom - 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,900

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

As of August 07, 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 $3,084 with a $2.37 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$2.37
20 Locust StConcept 22BR,2BA$2.26
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath 70 Boston Street2BR,1BA$2.81
Station 1012 Bed A2BR,2BA$2.73
Central Grammar2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.88
7 Berry St1 Bedroom - 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1.90
Folly Hill Meadows2Bd 1.5Bt (1000 sq ft)2BR,1.5BA$2.68
24 Sumner St, Unit 124 Sumner St1BR,1BA$1.80
256 Washington2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.75

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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 81 Apartments for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $5,000. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Manchester by the Sea ranging from $2,400 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 $2,400 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,327.

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