Cheap Homes for Rent in Manchester, CT from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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property at 407 Wethersfield Ave

$1,200

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407 Wethersfield Ave

HartfordCT06114
property at 14 Groton St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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14 Groton St

HartfordCT06106
property at 64-66 Congress St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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64-66 Congress St

HartfordCT06114
property at 16 Groton St

$1,350

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$1,350

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16 Groton St

HartfordCT06106
property at 24 West Rd

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 West Rd

EllingtonCT06029

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property at 201 Regan Rd

$1,350

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$1,350

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201 Regan Rd

VernonCT06066
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

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28 Thompson Rd, Unit # 6 E

28 Thompson Rd
ManchesterCT06040
property at 40 Elm St

$1,540

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$1,540

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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40 Elm St

HartfordCT06106
property at 226 Martin St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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226 Martin St

HartfordCT06120

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property at 49 Brewster Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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49 Brewster Rd

GlastonburyCT06033
property at 3 Cinnamon Spring

$1,725

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$1,725

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3 Cinnamon Spring

South WindsorCT06074
property at 139 Middle Tpke W

$1,795

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$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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139 Middle Tpke W

ManchesterCT06040
property at 1 Gold St

$1,800 - $4,500

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$1,800

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1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Gold St

HartfordCT06103

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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. Pembrooke Court Apartments in the Spencer neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
44-50 Church St490 Tolland Street B-9Studio,1BA$950
Pembrooke Court Apartments40 Olcott Street 1 bed1BR,1BA$1,275
South Park40 Olcott Street #3181BR,1BA$1,275
51 Forbes St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,350
164 Oak St168-1701BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, CT

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manchester 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 Manchester apartment is the 2 x 2.5 townhomes Model at Apex Townhomes starting at $1,995 with a $1.84 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.
149 Spruce St, Unit 149 Spruce Street149 Spruce St3BR,1BA$1.75
Apex Townhomes2 x 2.5 townhomes2BR,2.5BA$1.84
Lofts at the MillsNolita1BR,1BA$1.79
19 Goodwin Pl, Unit Goodwin19 Goodwin Pl2BR,1BA$1.84
164 Oak St168-1701BR,1BA$1.65
Fountain VillageStyle C1BR,1BA$2.01
South Park103-A Sycamore Lane1BR,1BA$2.07
905 Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
Cooper Hill Apartments14 Goslee Drive "Cooper Hill"1BR,1BA$2.11
Pembrooke Court Apartments139-B Hilliard Street1BR,1BA$2.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester

What type of rentals are currently available in Manchester?

There are currently 160 Apartments for Rent in Manchester, CT with pricing that ranges from $950 to $3,170. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Manchester ranging from $1,200 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Manchester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Manchester ranges from $1,200 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,244.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Manchester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Manchester range from $2,000 to $2,773, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,299.

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