Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester, NH from $700 (144 Rentals)

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206 Lowell St, Unit Apt 2
$750
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

206 Lowell St, Unit Apt 2

206 Lowell StManchester, NH 03104
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303 Hanover St, Unit 3
$895
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$895

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 10

303 Hanover St, Unit 3

303 Hanover StManchester, NH 03104
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29 Bay St, Unit 29 Bay St
$1,375
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29 Bay St, Unit 29 Bay St

29 Bay StManchester, NH 03104
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property at 416 Rimmon St

$1,495 - $1,695

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416 Rimmon St

ManchesterNH03102
property at 251 Pine St

$1,425 - $1,495

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251 Pine St

ManchesterNH03103

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$1,600

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320 Lowell St

ManchesterNH03104
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607 Hevey St, Unit 1R
$1,650
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$1,650

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607 Hevey St, Unit 1R

607 Hevey StManchester, NH 03102
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property at 260 Cedar St

$1,750

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260 Cedar St, Unit Apt 3

260 Cedar St
ManchesterNH03103

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Manchester, NH

Pricing Updated: 07/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Manchester, NH area range in price from $750 to $4,490 with an overall median price of $2,647. The three Manchester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Somerville at $1,500, Youngsville at $1,225, and Corey Square at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Manchester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Somerville$2,050$1,5006
Youngsville$2,075$1,22526
Corey Square$2,100$75013
Green Acres$2,100$75053
Kalivas Union$2,150$1,2019
Hallsville$2,275$1,5006
Currier Hill$2,300$75054
Wellington Manchester$2,300$75057
Eaton Heights$2,325$750130
East End Manchester$2,400$75060

Cheapest Available Manchester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manchester, NH is a Studio unit found at WBC Estates in the Washington Park Estates neighborhood priced from $1,100. The Flats at Hanover Common in the Washington Park Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WBC Estates80 Lowell StudioStudio,1BA$1,100
The Flats at Hanover CommonEssexStudio,1BA$1,275
Sidora's Terrace Apartments, LP2BD/1BA/LIHTC2BR,1BA$1,467
Gresley Residence1BR1BA Premium1BR,1BA$1,475
Old Wellington Road Apartments LP2BD/1BA/LIHTC2BR,1BA$1,477
Manchester GardensS - BStudio,1BA$1,590
Southside Manor1x11BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, NH

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lofts at Mill West in the in the Washington Park Estates neighborhood starting from $3,345. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the 498 Hanover St Model at 498 Hanover St, Unit 498Hanover St Unit 3 starting at $2,400 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Washington Park Estates 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.
Lofts at Mill West3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.64
498 Hanover St, Unit 498Hanover St Unit 3498 Hanover St2BR,1BA$1.71
159 Blaine St, Unit 2159 Blaine St2BR,1BA$1.50
Lofts at Mill Number One1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
Maynard School Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$1.65
923 Elm St, Unit 923 Elm St second floor923 Elm St1BR,1BA$1.60
361 Manchester St, Unit 2361 Manchester St3BR,1BA$1.75
Sidora's Terrace Apartments, LP2BD/1BA/LIHTC2BR,1BA$1.53
Old Wellington Road Apartments LP2BD/1BA/LIHTC2BR,1BA$1.54
67 Boynton St, Unit 1st Floor Apartment67 Boynton St1BR,1BA$1.74

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Manchester Overview

Manchester is the biggest city of New Hampshire. It has plenty of great entertainment and dining options. It is great for skiing during the winter and whale-watching and swimming during the summer. The city has up to 900 acres of parks, public beaches and swimming pools. It is also really good for business.

Why live in Manchester, NH?

Living in this city is a constant adventure. It is big, diverse and full of activity. It has plenty of unique and creative eating and drinking venues, malls, stores, movie shops, libraries, hospitals, gyms and many housing options. The arts and culture is great and constantly growing. The city has plenty of museums and theatres to visit. It has plenty of good schools and colleges that perform well nationally. The nightlife is really good and there are plenty of outdoor festivities. It is a great city to do business because of the big and diverse population. It also has plenty of job opportunities for both hi-tech and average workers.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manchester Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Manchester?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Manchester is under $1,625.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manchester?

The cheapest apartment in Manchester is WBC Estates which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Manchester costs $2,647.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manchester?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 92 regular apartments in Manchester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Manchester?

Cheap apartments in Manchester have an average cost of $241 which is $2,406 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manchester.

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