Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester, NH from $800 (29 Rentals)

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52 Myrtle Street
Studio Apartments

52 Myrtle Street

52 Myrtle StManchester, NH 03104
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373 Lake Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

373 Lake Ave

373 Lake AveManchester, NH 03103
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Park View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Apartments

261 Pine StManchester, NH 03103
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Carlton Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Place Apartments

90-130 Edward J. Roy DrManchester, NH 03104
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741 Somerville St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

741 Somerville St

741 Somerville StManchester, NH 03103
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Weston Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Weston Terrace

70 Lowell StManchester, NH 03101
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6 Unit House 3 floors
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6 Unit House 3 floors

420 Maple StManchester, NH 03103
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521 Pine St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

521 Pine St

521 Pine StManchester, NH 03104
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Kensington Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Woods

3 Kensington LnBedford, NH 03110
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Manchester, NH Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Manchester, NH

Pricing Updated: 01/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Manchester, NH area range in price from $957 to $4,575 with an overall median price of $2,776. The three Manchester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Somerville at $1,300, Corey Square at $1,205, and Piscataquog at $1,350. 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$1,997$1,3007
Corey Square$2,075$1,20510
Piscataquog$2,237$1,35020
Hallsville$2,300$1,24011
Youngsville$2,300$1,24037
Straw Smyth$2,400$1,05082
Currier Hill$2,500$1,24065
East End Manchester$2,500$1,05099
Eaton Heights$2,500$1,050199
Green Acres$2,500$1,20570

Cheapest Available Manchester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manchester, NH is a 3 Beds unit found at Cooper Lane Apartments, LLC in the Bedford Center neighborhood priced from $957. WBC Estates in the Washington Park Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cooper Lane Apartments, LLC2BD/2BA/MKT3BR,2BA$957
WBC Estates80 Lowell StudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Residences at ChestnutStudioStudio,1BA$1,201
The Flats @ Hanover Common - Innovative Micro LivingEssexStudio,1BA$1,205
Wood EdgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Silver Towers1 Bd Reno - 4971BR,1BA$1,525
Pearson PlaceOpen Concept 1BR1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, NH

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3BD/2BA/MKT Model at Bow Lane/ Next Gen, LLC in the in the Bedford Center neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lofts at Mill Number One starting at $2,150 with a $1.19 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.
Bow Lane/ Next Gen, LLC3BD/2BA/MKT3BR,2BA$1.11
Lofts at Mill Number One2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
861 Chestnut St, Unit Unit 1861 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.48
710 Coolidge Ave, Unit 2710 Coolidge Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
367 Spruce St, Unit Apt 1367 Spruce St3BR,2BA$1.77
96 Ashland St, Unit Unit 196 Ashland St3BR,1BA$1.68
Cooper Lane Apartments, LLC2BD/2BA/MKT/Corner2BR,2BA$1.54
361 Manchester St, Unit 2361 Manchester St3BR,1BA$1.75
Lofts at Mill West1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
718 Belmont St, Unit 2718 Belmont St1BR,1BA$1.50

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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 $1,550.

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 $2,776.

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 184 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 $291 which is $2,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manchester.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!