Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester, MA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)

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12 Summer Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Summer Street

10-12 Summer StManchester, MA 01944

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1 Harbor
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 Harbor

1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970

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 50 Broadway Apartment Homes in the Centerville neighborhood priced from $1,690. Bayside Apartments in the Plum Island neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
50 Broadway Apartment HomesStudio BStudio,1BA$1,690
Bayside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$1,850
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2,099
University Square South1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, MA and Nearby

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $2.51 price per square foot A4 Model at Vavel Apartments in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott starting at $2,885 with a $2.22 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 ApartmentsA42BR,2BA$2.51
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.22
20 Locust StConcept 32BR,2BA$2.24
231 Washington Residences2 Bedroom 2 Bath - C42BR,2BA$2.96
14 NorthAster Gardens Loft (A1BL)1BR,1BA$2.67
Enterprise Apartment Homes1 Bedroom with Den 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.85
Folly Hill MeadowsRenovated 1br1BR,1BA$2.87
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1C21BR,1BA$2.96
Essex Apartment HomesCross1BR,1BA$3.06
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 50 Broadway Apartment Homes listed at $1,690.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manchester Apartment is $1,850 at Shops and Lofts at Market Street.

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 $2,300 at 256 Washington.

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