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ManchesterCT06040

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Dye House Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dye House Apartments

190 Pine StManchester, CT 06040
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Jefferson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Apartments

22 Jefferson StManchester, CT 06042
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Apex Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Townhomes

31-1 Lillian DrManchester, CT 06042
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Cooper Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cooper Hill Apartments

1-34 Goslee DrManchester, CT 06040
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Falconridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falconridge Apartments

160 New State RdManchester, CT 06042
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Manchester, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manchester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manchester, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at Apex Townhomes in the Buckley neighborhood priced from $1,000. Manchester Main Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex Townhomes2 x 2.5 townhomes2BR,2BA$1,000
Manchester Main ApartmentsStudio-Bristol,CT West St.Studio,1BA$1,150
Pembrooke Court Apartments131 Hilliard Street pre leasing1BR,1BA$1,225
Wickham Gardens CondominiumsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
51 Forbes St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, CT

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.51 price per square foot 122 Sycamore Ln Model at 122 Sycamore Ln, Unit 97C in the in the Keeney neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the 39 Spruce St Model at 39 Spruce St, Unit 39 starting at $1,900 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Keeney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manchester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
122 Sycamore Ln, Unit 97C122 Sycamore Ln2BR,1.5BA$1.51
39 Spruce St, Unit 3939 Spruce St2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Apex Townhomes2 x 2.5 townhomes2BR,2.5BA$0.92
1196 Middle Tpke W, Unit C-11196 Middle Tpke W1BR,1BA$1.40
60 Church St, Unit 2260 Church St2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Lofts at the MillsThe MidtownStudio ,1BA$1.66
19 Moore St, Unit 1 N19 Moore St2BR,1BA$1.68
43 Olcott Dr, Unit 23743 Olcott Dr2BR,1BA$1.61
164 Oak St168-1701BR,1BA$1.65
343 Oakland St, Unit 27343 Oakland St1BR,1BA$1.86

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Getting Around Manchester, CT

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manchester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Manchester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Manchester is at Manchester Main Apartments listed at $1,150.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Manchester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manchester Apartment is $1,225 at Pembrooke Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Manchester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Manchester is starting from $1,000 at Apex Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Manchester Main Apartments and starts from $1,900.

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