
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Manchester, IL from $300 (50 Rentals)
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Whispering Pines Apartments

Watch Street

Denison Place

Hunter Glen Apartments

Safe Harbor Properties

Cobblestone Apartments

CARDINAL RIDGE

Laborer's Home Development IV, For Age 62+

New Eastlawn Apartments
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Meadow View Landing

Lake Pointe Apartments

Koke Mill Apartments

1500 N Carolina St

Pine Ridge Apartments

Ravenwood Townhomes

The Boulevard Townhomes

Meadow View Place

Smart Choice Park

3TEN Apartments
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The Meadows at Durkin

Huntington Ridge Apartments

Candles

The District Apartments

Ash Grove

Orchard Park

Cobblestone Place

731 South Grand Ave W

Lincoln Tower Apartments

Hill Meadow Apartments
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Beardstown Apartments

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

The Hickox Collection

Morton Street Apartments

119 N 1st St

Butler Place

Pine Woods Apartments

2525 W Monroe St

229 W Allen St

1509 W Monroe St
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1028 W Iles Ave

525 W Cook St

820 Eighth St

2016 Salu St

2022 Austin Dr

14 Amos Valley Dr

721 South Grand Ave W

821 Alby St

16 Sonoma Dr

31 Imperial Valley Dr
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Manchester, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manchester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Studio Apartments | $1,117 | $700 | $1,900 |
| Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $938 | $347 | $2,400 |
| Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,135 | $408 | $3,400 |
| Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $900 | $2,120 |
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Cheapest Available Manchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Manchester, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jacksonville Affordable Housing priced from $485. Whispering Pines Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $485 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Hickox Collection | The Hickox | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Laborer's Home Development IV, For Age 62+ | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Boulevard Townhomes | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Smart Choice Park | 1 Bedroom Unit-Standard | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, IL and Nearby
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Ash Grove in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes starting at $895 with a $0.90 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Manchester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| Candles | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Koke Mill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| The Boulevard Townhomes | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 731 South Grand Ave W | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manchester Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Manchester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manchester Apartment is $485 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.
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 $540 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.
What is the most affordable Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ash Grove and starts from $1,450.
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