Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester, MA from $1,400 (24 Rentals)

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The Lighthouses
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lighthouses

34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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Park Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Towers

100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
property at 2 Ocean Ave

$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 14

2 Ocean Ave

GloucesterMA01930
property at 83 Pleasant St

$2,200

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83 Pleasant St

MarbleheadMA01945
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62 Cabot
1 Bedroom Apartments

62 Cabot

62 Cabot StBeverly, MA 01915

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Manchester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manchester, MA is a Studio unit found at The Residences at St. James in the South Salem neighborhood priced from $1,610. 1 Powder House Ln in the Beverly Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,672. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at St. JamesStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,610
1 Powder House LnOne Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,672
7 Berry St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
50 Broadway Apartment HomesStudio AStudio,1BA$1,780
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, MA and Nearby

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $2.70 price per square foot A7 Model at Vavel Apartments in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott starting at $2,804 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the South Salem 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.
Vavel ApartmentsA72BR,2BA$2.70
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.16
20 Locust StConcept 22BR,2BA$2.26
240 Conant Apartments2 Bed T022BR,2BA$2.54
Bradlee DanversTwo Bedroom B2A12BR,2BA$2.66
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.69
Central Grammar2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Folly Hill Meadows870SF 1 bed1BR,1BA$2.59
Bayside ApartmentsCountry 1 BR1BR,1BA$2.60
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$2.85

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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 The Residences at St. James listed at $1,610.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manchester Apartment is $1,672 at 1 Powder House Ln.

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 $1,935 at Central Grammar.

What is the most affordable Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bradlee Danvers and starts from $3,298.

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