Cheap Homes for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA from $2,200 (6 Rentals)

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property at 97 Washington St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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97 Washington St

GloucesterMA01930
property at 8 Enon St

$2,300

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$2,300

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8 Enon St

BeverlyMA01915
property at 145 Essex Ave

$2,375

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$2,375

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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145 Essex Ave

GloucesterMA01930

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property at 39 Decatur St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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39 Decatur St

GloucesterMA01930
property at 82 Centennial Ave

$2,650

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$2,650

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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82 Centennial Ave

GloucesterMA01930
property at 1 B Pigeon Hill Ct

$2,675

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$2,675

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1 B Pigeon Hill Ct

RockportMA01966

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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 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

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

As of January 30, 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 $2,654 with a $2.04 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$2.04
240 Conant Apartments2 Bed T022BR,2BA$2.50
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.69
Burnham Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.65
20 Locust StConcept 11BR,1BA$2.62
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 Manchester by the Sea

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

There are currently 78 Apartments for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $4,657. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Manchester by the Sea ranging from $2,250 to $12,500.

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 $2,250 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,540.

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