Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center Neighborhood of Manchester, CT from $300 (64 Rentals)

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property at 1067 Main St

$950

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$950

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$950

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1067 Main St

ManchesterCT06040
property at 291 Spruce St

$1,132

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$1,132

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$1,132

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291 Spruce St

ManchesterCT06040
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122 Sycamore Ln
$1,375 - $1,425
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$1,375 - $1,425

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$1,375 - $1,425
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

122 Sycamore Ln

122 Sycamore LnManchester, CT 06040
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208-210 Main
$1,385 - $1,535
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$1,350 - $1,500
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$35

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$1,385 - $1,535
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208-210 Main

208-210 Main StManchester, CT 06042
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property at 179 Main St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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179 Main St

ManchesterCT06040
property at 34 W Center St

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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34 W Center St

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
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Brook Haven

424-482 Middle Tpke WManchester, CT 06042
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Lofts at the Mills
$1,578 - $3,921
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$1,548 - $3,891
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$30

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$1,578 - $3,921
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lofts at the Mills

91 Elm StManchester, CT 06040
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property at 452 Middle Turnpike W

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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452 Middle Turnpike W, Unit 47U

452 Middle Turnpike W
ManchesterCT06040

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property at 466 Middle Turnpike W

$1,615 - $1,840

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$1,615

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$1,615

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466 Middle Turnpike W

ManchesterCT06040
property at 63 Brookfield St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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63 Brookfield St

ManchesterCT06040
property at 43 Pioneer Cir

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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43 Pioneer Cir

ManchesterCT06040
property at 139 Middle Tpke W

$1,745

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$1,745

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$1,745

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

139 Middle Tpke W

ManchesterCT06040
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Damato Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,772 - $2,322
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$1,750 - $2,300
Required Monthly Fees
$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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property at 219 School St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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219 School St

ManchesterCT06040
property at 11 Union Pl

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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11 Union Pl

ManchesterCT06042
property at 156 Union St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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156 Union St

ManchesterCT06042

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Manchester Green
$1,895 - $2,349
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$1,895 - $2,349

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$1,895 - $2,349
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 12

Manchester Green

167 E Center StManchester, CT 06040
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Aspen Woods
$1,900 - $2,535
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$1,900 - $2,535

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$1,900 - $2,535
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Aspen Woods

39 Buckland StManchester, CT 06042
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Vintage at the Grove
Rent Specials
$1,989 - $4,955
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$1,934 - $4,900
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$55

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$1,989 - $4,955
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Vintage at the Grove

1500 Horizon WayManchester, CT 06040
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property at 97 Bissell St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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97 Bissell St

ManchesterCT06040
property at 153 Eldridge St

$2,075

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$2,075

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$2,075

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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153 Eldridge St

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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Falconridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falconridge Apartments

160 New State RdManchester, CT 06042
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The Squire Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Squire Village

48 Spencer StManchester, CT 06040
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South Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Park

37 Charter Oak 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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property at 460 Woodbridge St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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460 Woodbridge St

ManchesterCT06042

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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 $1,250. 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
Pembrooke Court Apartments139-B Hilliard Street1BR,1BA$1,250
164 Oak St168-1701BR,1BA$1,400
208-210 MainStudio - 41 Garden St. East Hartford, CTStudio,1BA$1,485
Brook Haven1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,540
Lofts at the MillsMidtown1BR,1BA$1,578
Clocktower and Velvet Mill ApartmentsVM1aFLAT1BR,1BA$1,645
Damato ApartmentsSunnyBrooke 1B/1B Semi1BR,1BA$1,772
Aspen Woods$2.23/sq.ft. - The Woods1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, CT

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $2.06 price per square foot KENTWOOD Model at Vintage at the Grove in the in the Buckley neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Center apartment is the 168-170 Model at 164 Oak St starting at $1,400 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Keeney 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.
Vintage at the GroveKENTWOOD2BR,2BA$2.06
164 Oak St168-1701BR,1BA$1.65
Aspen Woods$2.23/sq.ft. - The Woods1BR,1BA$2.32
Damato Apartments1 x 1 Raymond Village Upgrade -Call for Avail1BR,1BA$2.47
Lofts at the MillsMidtown1BR,1BA$1.99
458 Middle Turnpike W, Unit BROOKHAVENAPTS458 Middle Turnpike W1BR,1BA$2.13
Brook Haven1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.15
Clocktower and Velvet Mill ApartmentsVM1aFLAT1BR,1BA$2.34
96 Sycamore Ln, Unit D96 Sycamore Ln1BR,1BA$2.07
Pembrooke Court Apartments131-E Hilliard Street1BR,1BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Center, Manchester, CT

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,250 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 $1,840 at Brook Haven.

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