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30 Hanover St

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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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Weston Terrace
1 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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Opera Block Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Opera Block Apartments

18 Hanover StManchester, NH 03101
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Executive Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Manor

567 Union StManchester, NH 03104
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Manchester, NH Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Manchester, NH

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Manchester, NH area range in price from $1,050 to $5,226 with an overall median price of $3,164. The three Manchester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Corey Square at $1,100, Youngsville at $1,050, and Eaton Heights at $1,050. 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$1,975$1,1007
Youngsville$2,187$1,05013
Eaton Heights$2,650$1,050218
Hanover Hill$2,650$1,050373
Wolfe Park$2,650$1,100352
Bakersville$2,722$1,050359
Currier Hill$2,722$1,345271
Green Acres$2,722$1,300284
Pinewoods$2,722$1,050251
Wellington Manchester$2,722$1,300275

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. The Flats @ Hanover Common - Innovative Micro Living in the Washington Park Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. 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
The Flats @ Hanover Common - Innovative Micro LivingEssexStudio,1BA$1,300
603-605 Silver St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Valley Grove Apartments1Bd 1Bt1BR,1BA$1,500
Residences at Chestnut2 BED2BR,1BA$1,545
The Residences at Elm StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Southside Manor1x11BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, NH

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.15 price per square foot 285 Milford St Model at 285 Milford St, Unit 1 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the 311 Taylor St Model at 311 Taylor St, Unit first floor starting at $2,250 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Currier Hill 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.
285 Milford St, Unit 1285 Milford St2BR,2BA$1.15
311 Taylor St, Unit first floor311 Taylor St2BR,1BA$1.13
Lofts at Mill West2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.88
74 Massabesic St, Unit 274 Massabesic St4BR,1BA$1.51
181 Wilson St, Unit 2181 Wilson St2BR,1BA$1.62
421 Laurel St, Unit 2nd Floor421 Laurel St2BR,1BA$1.58
718 Belmont St, Unit 2718 Belmont St1BR,1BA$1.50
165 Merrimack St, Unit 2165 Merrimack St2BR,1BA$1.22
361 Manchester St, Unit 2361 Manchester St3BR,1BA$1.75
Residences at Chestnut2 BED2BR,1BA$1.61

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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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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,650.

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 $3,164.

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 18 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 $357 which is $2,807 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manchester.

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