Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manchester, NH from $700 (31 Rentals)

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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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Residences at Chestnut
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Residences at Chestnut

345 Chestnut StManchester, NH 03101
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Wellington Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Terrace

80 Wellington Terrace 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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St George Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St George Apartments

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: 10/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Manchester, NH area range in price from $750 to $4,440 with an overall median price of $3,090. The three Manchester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Corey Square at $750, Somerville at $1,400, and Straw Smyth at $850. 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$2,000$7508
Somerville$2,300$1,40015
Straw Smyth$2,400$85088
Piscataquog$2,475$1,80011
Highlands Manchester$2,500$1,400145
North End Manchester$2,600$750194
Mast Road$2,650$750317
Wolfe Park$2,650$750309
Kalivas Union$2,675$95014
Pinewoods$2,800$750305

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. Gresley Residence in the Washington Park Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,380. 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
Gresley ResidenceStudio DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,380
Valley Grove Apartments1Bd 1Bt1BR,1BA$1,550
Southside Manor1x11BR,1BA$1,550
Eagle Rock Apartments at ManchesterS1Studio,1BA$1,585
176 Hall St3BR1BA3BR,1BA$1,625
Manchester Gardens1 - C1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, NH

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lofts at Mill Number One in the in the Washington Park Estates neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the 23 Hubbard St Model at 23 Hubbard St, Unit 23 Hubbard Street Apt 1 starting at $2,395 with a $1.33 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 Number One2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
23 Hubbard St, Unit 23 Hubbard Street Apt 123 Hubbard St3BR,1BA$1.33
Lofts at Mill West3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.69
350 Pearl St, Unit 1350 Pearl St3BR,1BA$1.52
118 Riddle St, Unit #2118 Riddle St3BR,1BA$1.69
267 Kelley St, Unit West267 Kelley St1BR,1BA$1.55
104 Wilson Street, Unit 3104 Wilson Street2BR,1BA$1.75
206 Lowell St, Unit Apt 2206 Lowell St4BR,1BA$0.75
176 Hall St3BR1BA3BR,1BA$1.63
55 Gabrielle St, Unit 5555 Gabrielle St2BR,1BA$1.63

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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 $1,650.

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 $3,090.

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 30 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 $184 which is $2,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manchester.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.