Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester, IA from $400 (29 Rentals)

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2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NE

2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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795 4th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

795 4th Ave

795 4th AveMarion, IA 52302
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2701 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2701 5th Ave

2701 5th AveMarion, IA 52302

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850 Bridgit Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

850 Bridgit Ln

850 Bridgit LnCedar Rapids, IA 52403
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Residence on 11th
2 Bedroom Apartments

Residence on 11th

901 S 11th StMarion, IA 52302
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Manchester, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manchester, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Grand View Apartments priced from $440. Wedgewood Apartments in the Kenwood Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $445. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand View Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$440
Wedgewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
Azure Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$495
Cedar Ridge Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$545
The Birch Street Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$575
College Suites Peosta3 Bedroom Apartment NOW Available - Price Per B...3BR,2BA$625
Marion LoftsThe Ballast 40%1BR,1BA$650
Oakview1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Waterford Arms1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
The Meadows ApartmentsQuads 2Bd2BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, IA and Nearby

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Lynnwood Estates in the starting from $1,045. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Chapel Ridge Marion starting at $925 with a $1.01 price per square foot . 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.
Lynnwood Estates2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Chapel Ridge MarionTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Cedar Trail VillageTwo Bedroom ground with out patio2BR,1BA$1.00
Kerry Manor Apartments2 Bedroom x 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.04
The Meadows ApartmentsMeadows 2Bd2BR,1BA$0.92
Waterford Arms1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Cedar Ridge Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Grand View Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$0.82
Azure Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$0.95
Wedgewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03

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Getting Around Manchester, IA

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34 / 100

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36 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Broad + Main on 7th listed at $925.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manchester Apartment is $440 at Grand View Apartments.

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 $515 at Grand View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at College Suites Peosta and starts from $625.

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