Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center Neighborhood of Manchester, CT from $300 (12 Rentals)

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Dye House Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dye House Apartments

190 Pine StManchester, 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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Manchester Villager
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manchester Villager

17 Sycamore LnManchester, CT 06040
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Center, Manchester, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center area of Hartford, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Pembrooke Court Apartments priced from $1,225. Manchester Main Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Center apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pembrooke Court Apartments133 Hilliard St, Unit E1BR,1BA$1,225
Manchester Main ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
164 Oak St168-1701BR,1BA$1,400
Apex One91The PeakStudio,1BA$1,400
Damato Apartments1 x 1 Theresa Garden - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, CT

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $1.79 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Manchester in the in the Spencer neighborhood starting from $2,423. The second greatest value Center apartment is the 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouse Model at Charles Drive Apartments starting at $2,150 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Manchester2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.79
Charles Drive Apartments2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.79
Lofts at the MillsThe Nolita1BR,1BA$1.58
Broadleaf Boulevard ApartmentsEnviron2BR,1BA$2.13
103 Cooper Hill St, Unit 34103 Cooper Hill St2BR,1BA$1.63
67 Oak St, Unit A67 Oak St2BR,1BA$1.72
164 Oak St168-1701BR,1BA$1.65
South Park59-A Charter Oak St (avail in June)1BR,1BA$1.93
Brook Haven1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.25
Pembrooke Court Apartments139 Hilliard Street E, Remodel1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Center, Manchester, CT

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Manchester, CT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Hartford, Connecticut. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Center Neighborhood in Manchester, CT

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center is at Manchester Main Apartments listed at $1,350.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center is starting from $1,405 at Crockett Fields Senior Apartments (62+).

What is the most affordable Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lofts at the Mills and starts from $2,094.

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