Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester, CT from $300 (88 Rentals)

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55 Oakland Ter, Unit 5, Unit 5
$1,200
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$1,200

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55 Oakland Ter, Unit 5, Unit 5

55 Oakland TerManchester, CT 06042
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property at 35 Main St

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

35 Main St, Unit 2, Unit 2

35 Main St
ManchesterCT06042
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43 Olcott Dr
$1,250 - $1,450
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$1,250 - $1,450

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$1,250 - $1,450
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

43 Olcott Dr

43 Olcott DrManchester, CT 06040
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343 Oakland St
$1,350 - $1,850
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$1,350 - $1,850

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$1,350 - $1,850
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

343 Oakland St

343 Oakland StManchester, CT 06042
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property at 343 Oakland St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

343 Oakland St

ManchesterCT06042
property at 143 Main St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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143 Main St

ManchesterCT06042

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67 Oak St
$1,375 - $1,550
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$1,375 - $1,550

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$1,375 - $1,550
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67 Oak St

67 Oak StManchester, CT 06040
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122 Sycamore Ln
$1,375 - $1,850
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$1,375 - $1,850

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$1,375 - $1,850
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available May 15

122 Sycamore Ln

122 Sycamore LnManchester, CT 06040
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208-210 Main
$1,385 - $1,560
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$1,350 - $1,525
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$35

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$1,385 - $1,560
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

208-210 Main

208-210 Main StManchester, CT 06042
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Apex One91
$1,445 - $1,940
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$1,400 - $1,895
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$45

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$1,445 - $1,940
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Apex One91

191 Spencer StManchester, CT 06040
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property at 24 Prospect St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Prospect St, Unit 1, Unit 1

24 Prospect St
ManchesterCT06040

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Lofts at the Mills
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$1,511 - $2,524
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$1,486 - $2,499
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$25

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$1,511 - $2,524
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Lofts at the Mills

91 Elm StManchester, CT 06040
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Fountain Village
$1,530 - $1,795
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$1,530 - $1,795

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$1,530 - $1,795
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Fountain Village

175 Downey DrManchester, CT 06040
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Brook Haven
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$1,540 - $1,615
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$1,540 - $1,615

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$1,540 - $1,615
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Brook Haven

424-482 Middle Tpke WManchester, CT 06042
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property at 78-80 Benton St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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78-80 Benton St

ManchesterCT06040
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Manchester Green
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$1,628 - $2,349
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$1,628 - $2,349

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$1,628 - $2,349
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Manchester Green

167 E Center StManchester, CT 06040
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The Pavilions
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$1,709 - $2,829
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$1,682 - $2,802
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$27

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$1,709 - $2,829
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Pavilions

345 Buckland Hills DrManchester, CT 06042
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property at 20 Prospect St

$1,740

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$1,740

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$1,740

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 25

20 Prospect St

ManchesterCT06040
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Damato Apartments
$1,772 - $2,322
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$1,750 - $2,300
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$22

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$1,772 - $2,322
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Damato Apartments

240 New State RdManchester, CT 06042
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Vintage at the Grove
$1,794 - $2,962
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$1,739 - $2,907
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$55

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$1,794 - $2,962
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Vintage at the Grove

1500 Horizon WayManchester, CT 06040
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Aspen Woods
$1,800 - $2,415
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$1,800 - $2,415

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$1,800 - $2,415
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Aspen Woods

39 Buckland StManchester, CT 06042
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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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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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Squire Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Squire Village

48 Spencer StManchester, CT 06040
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Manchester Villager
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manchester Villager

17 Sycamore LnManchester, CT 06040
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Sunny Brooke Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunny Brooke Village

226 New State RdManchester, CT 06042
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151-163 Oak St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

151-163 Oak St

151-163 Oak StManchester, CT 06040
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Manchester, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manchester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manchester, CT is a Studio unit found at 44-50 Church St in the Outer East Hartford Manchester neighborhood priced from $950. 51 Forbes St in the Outer East Hartford Manchester neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
44-50 Church St490 Tolland StreetStudio,1BA$950
51 Forbes St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,350
South Park83-C Charter Oak St1BR,1BA$1,375
164 Oak St168-1701BR,1BA$1,400
Clocktower MillCT1aFLAT1BR,1BA$1,405
Apex One91The PeakStudio,1BA$1,445
905 Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, CT

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $2.06 price per square foot $2.06/sq.ft. - New Cheshire II Model at Aspen Woods in the in the Spencer neighborhood starting from $2,415. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the $1.91/sq.ft. - The Essex Model at Aspen Highlands starting at $2,210 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Buckley 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.
Aspen Woods$2.06/sq.ft. - New Cheshire II2BR,2BA$2.06
Aspen Highlands$1.91/sq.ft. - The Essex2BR,2BA$1.91
Apex Townhomes2 x 2.5 townhomes2BR,2.5BA$1.84
Lofts at the MillsThe Nolita1BR,1BA$1.68
67 Oak St67 Oak St1BR,1BA$1.53
19 Goodwin Pl, Unit Goodwin19 Goodwin Pl2BR,1BA$1.84
164 Oak St168-1701BR,1BA$1.65
31 Elm Hill Rd, Unit Apartment 231 Elm Hill Rd2BR,1BA$1.88
6 Notch Rd Ext, Unit 6B6 Notch Rd Ext1BR,1BA$1.79
Clocktower MillCT1aFLAT1BR,1BA$2.01

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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 44-50 Church St listed at $950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manchester Apartment is $1,200 at 44-50 Church St.

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 $1,560 at 208-210 Main.

What is the most affordable Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lofts at the Mills and starts from $2,421.

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