Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester, NH from $800 (38 Rentals)

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Wellington Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Terrace

80 Wellington Terrace DrManchester, NH 03104
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Park View Apartments
Studio to 1 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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6 Unit House 3 floors
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6 Unit House 3 floors

420 Maple StManchester, NH 03103
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Weston Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Weston Terrace

70 Lowell StManchester, NH 03101
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521 Pine St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

521 Pine St

521 Pine StManchester, NH 03104
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610 Union St
1 Bedroom Apartments

610 Union St

610 Union StManchester, NH 03104
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584 Rimmon St
2 Bedroom Apartments

584 Rimmon St

584 Rimmon StManchester, NH 03102
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Opera Block Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Opera Block Apartments

18 Hanover StManchester, NH 03101
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197 Bridge St
1 Bedroom Apartments

197 Bridge St

197 Bridge StManchester, NH 03104
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Executive Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Manor

567 Union StManchester, NH 03104
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Kensington Woods
1 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: 08/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Manchester, NH area range in price from $850 to $4,855 with an overall median price of $2,775. The three Manchester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Corey Square at $1,509, Hallsville at $1,700, and Somerville at $1,295. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Manchester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Corey Square$1,900$1,5099
Hallsville$2,200$1,7009
Somerville$2,200$1,29514
Youngsville$2,400$1,29530
Piscataquog$2,450$1,57913
Straw Smyth$2,450$85082
North End Manchester$2,500$850160
Eaton Heights$2,525$850186
Bakersville$2,650$850264
Currier Hill$2,650$1,50036

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 $1,050. Residences at Chestnut in the Washington Park Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,201. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WBC Estates80 Lowell StudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Residences at ChestnutStudioStudio,1BA$1,201
Gresley ResidenceStudio DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,205
741 Somerville St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
The Meridian at BedfordZealand2BR,1BA$1,540
Executive Manor1 bdrm renovated1BR,1BA$1,550
176 Hall St3BR1BA3BR,1BA$1,625
Southside Manor1x11BR,1BA$1,650
Eagle Rock Apartments at ManchesterA11BR,1BA$1,660
Pearson Place1BR1BA1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, NH

As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.59 price per square foot 401 Bridge St Model at 401 Bridge St, Unit 2 in the in the Washington Park Estates neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lofts at Mill West starting at $3,245 with a $1.59 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.
401 Bridge St, Unit 2401 Bridge St3BR,2BA$1.59
Lofts at Mill West3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.59
Lofts at Mill Number One2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
38 Orange St, Unit 2A38 Orange St3BR,2BA$1.39
Lofts at Jefferson Mill2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Residences at Manchester PlaceThe Litchfield2BR,2BA$1.91
42-44 Bridge St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
553 Dix St, Unit 553553 Dix St2BR,1BA$1.74
176 Hall St3BR1BA3BR,1BA$1.63
361 Manchester St, Unit 2361 Manchester St3BR,1BA$1.75

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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.

Manchester, NH
Population: 112,525

Ranked #260

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Manchester, NH

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manchester?

The cheapest apartment in Manchester is 741 Somerville St which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Manchester costs $2,775.

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 50 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 $270 which is $2,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manchester.

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