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1 Powder House LnManchester, MA 01944
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester, MA from $1,400 (51 Rentals)
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Residences at St. James
160 Federal StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,450 - $1,600
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySalem Heights
12 Pope StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,700 - $2,500
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSalem Highlands
84 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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$1,800 - $1,900
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7 Berry St
7 Berry StDanvers, MA 01923
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$1,850
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowShops and Lofts at Market Street
15-25 Market StIpswich, MA 01938
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$1,900
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHistoric 1 Harbor St
1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,900
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem
260 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,925 - $2,575
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTerrace Gardens
2 Esquire DrPeabody, MA 01960
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$1,935
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCentral Grammar
10 Dale AveGloucester, MA 01930
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$1,950 - $2,050
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBayside Apartments
100-101 Colonial DrIpswich, MA 01938
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$1,995 - $2,895
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Heights At Cape Ann
950 Heights at CapeGloucester, MA 01930
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$1,999 - $2,550
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPrinceton Crossing
12 Heritage DrSalem, MA 01970
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$2,025 - $4,050
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMaple Square Apartments
128 Maple StDanvers, MA 01923
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$2,195 - $2,850
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1Folly Hill Meadows
1 Apple RdBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,200
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability62 Cabot
62 Cabot StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,225 - $3,175
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTerrace Estates Apartments
143 Shore DrPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,278 - $3,475
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Traders Row
45 Traders WaySalem, MA 01970
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Hannah Village
17 Conant StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,348 - $3,954
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266 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,350 - $3,750
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1231 Washington Residences
231 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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Halstead Salem Station
72 Flint StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,395 - $3,949
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$2,380 - $3,934
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Bradlee Danvers
50 Kirkbride DrDanvers, MA 01923
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$2,420 - $3,265
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBurnham Apartment Homes
375 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,408 - $10,899
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Hawthorne Commons
205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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$2,475 - $3,000
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStation 101
101 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,480 - $3,845
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEnterprise Apartment Homes
79 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,495 - $2,965
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Properties
70-92 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,509 - $4,050
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$2,494 - $4,035
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14 North
1000 Crane Brook WayPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,517 - $4,434
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The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131
131 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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The Landing at Vinnin Square
330 Paradise RdSwampscott, MA 01907
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$2,532 - $4,657
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Essex Apartment Homes
One Avalon DrPeabody, MA 01960
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 5Grove Street Landing
64 Grove StSalem, MA 01970
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20 Locust St
20 Locust StDanvers, MA 01923
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Beverly Commons
0 Beverly Commons DrBeverly, MA 01915
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 8University Square South
124 Ocean AveSalem, MA 01970
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The Lighthouses
34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
32 Beacon St
GloucesterMA01930
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50 Broadway Apartment Homes
50 BroadwayBeverly, MA 01915
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Park Towers
100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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39 Railroad
39 Railroad AveBeverly, MA 01915
9 Winthrop Ave
BeverlyMA01915
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Halyard
2 School House RdGloucester, MA 01930
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University Square North
136 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
6 Mt Vernon St
MarbleheadMA01945
371 Cabot St
BeverlyMA01915
10 Warner St
SalemMA01970
8 Williams St
SalemMA01970
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18 New Derby St
18 New Derby StSalem, MA 01970
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130 Cabot
130 Cabot StBeverly, MA 01915
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Studio Apartments | $2,144 | $1,400 | $2,734 |
| Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $1,450 | $4,130 |
| Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,056 | $1,600 | $5,164 |
| Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,616 | $2,675 | $4,900 |
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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 $1,400. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Residences at St. James | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 1 Powder House Ln | One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,672 |
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 50 Broadway Apartment Homes | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,780 |
| 7 Berry St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Shops and Lofts at Market Street | 11 Topsfield Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Historic 1 Harbor St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Central Grammar | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,935 |
| Bayside Apartments | Country 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, MA and Nearby
As of April 28, 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 $2,704 with a $2.08 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vavel Apartments | A7 | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| 20 Locust St | Concept 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| 240 Conant Apartments | 2 Bed T02 | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| Traders Row | B2D | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| Central Grammar | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Folly Hill Meadows | 870SF 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Bayside Apartments | Country 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| The Heights At Cape Ann | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Shops and Lofts at Market Street | 11 Topsfield Rd | 1BR,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 $1,400.
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 $3,746.
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