Cheap Homes for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA from $1,900 (11 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 $1,700. 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
Bayside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$1,850
Maple Square ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,025
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2,099
The Beverly Collection: Link 480Link S1A | Studio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,104

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

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester by the Sea area is the $2.81 price per square foot A5 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 2 Bed T04 Model at 240 Conant Apartments starting at $3,200 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Choate Farm 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 ApartmentsA52BR,2BA$2.81
240 Conant Apartments2 Bed T042BR,2BA$2.64
20 Locust StConcept 32BR,2BA$2.42
Hawthorne CommonsThe Salem Common2BR,2BA$2.88
Traders RowB2C2BR,2BA$2.99
39 Railroad2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.45
Folly Hill MeadowsRenovated 1br1BR,1BA$2.87
Hannah VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.03
Essex Apartment HomesCross1BR,1BA$3.02
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$2.85

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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 73 Apartments for Rent in Manchester by the Sea, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,092. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Manchester by the Sea ranging from $1,950 to $15,500.

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 $15,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,365.

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