Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center Neighborhood of Manchester, CT from $300 (41 Rentals)

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property at 291 Spruce St

$1,209

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$1,132
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$77

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$1,209

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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291 Spruce St

ManchesterCT06040

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208-210 Main
$1,385
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$1,350
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$35

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$1,385
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208-210 Main

208-210 Main StManchester, CT 06042
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property at 28 Thompson Rd

$1,470

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$1,470

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$1,470

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 20

28 Thompson Rd, Unit # 6 E

28 Thompson Rd
ManchesterCT06040
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Brook Haven
$1,540 - $2,150
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$1,540 - $2,150

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$1,540 - $2,150
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brook Haven

424-482 Middle Tpke WManchester, CT 06042
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property at 452 Middle Turnpike W

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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452 Middle Turnpike W, Unit 47U

452 Middle Turnpike W
ManchesterCT06040
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Lofts at the Mills
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$1,596 - $3,469
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$1,571 - $3,444
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$25

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$1,596 - $3,469
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lofts at the Mills

91 Elm StManchester, CT 06040
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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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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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Cooper Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cooper Hill Apartments

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

Huntington Commons

126 Sycamore LnManchester, CT 06040
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Oxford Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Place

75 Middle Tpke WManchester, CT 06040

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 South Park priced from $1,275. 164 Oak St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Center apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Park40 Olcott Street #3181BR,1BA$1,275
164 Oak St168-1701BR,1BA$1,400
Cooper Hill Apartments14 Goslee Drive "Cooper Hill"1BR,1BA$1,425
Brook Haven1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,540
Lofts at the MillsDowntown1BR,1BA$1,596
Manchester Green1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,628
Clocktower MillCT1aFLAT1BR,1BA$1,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, CT

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $1.75 price per square foot 149 Spruce St Model at 149 Spruce St, Unit 149 Spruce Street in the in the Keeney neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Center apartment is the $2.15/sq.ft. - New Cheshire II Model at Aspen Woods starting at $2,515 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Spencer 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.
149 Spruce St, Unit 149 Spruce Street149 Spruce St3BR,1BA$1.75
Aspen Woods$2.15/sq.ft. - New Cheshire II2BR,2BA$2.15
Apex Townhomes2 x 2.5 townhomes2BR,2.5BA$1.84
36 Clinton St, Unit 1st Floor36 Clinton St2BR,1BA$1.55
164 Oak St168-1701BR,1BA$1.65
458 Middle Turnpike W, Unit BROOK HAVEN APTS458 Middle Turnpike W1BR,1BA$2.13
Brook Haven1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.15
Lofts at the MillsDowntown1BR,1BA$2.28
South Park103-A Sycamore Lane1BR,1BA$2.07
Cooper Hill Apartments14 Goslee Drive "Cooper Hill"1BR,1BA$2.11

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Center, Manchester, CT

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Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center Apartment is $1,275 at South Park.

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 $1,772 at Damato Apartments.

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 $2,274.

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