
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Straw Smyth Neighborhood of Manchester, NH from $800 (44 Rentals)
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Wellington Terrace

14 Orange St

10 Orange St

492 Pine St, Unit 2

Gresley Residence

53 Pennacook St

39 Arlington St, Unit 3
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Manchester

124 Orange St

31 Pennacook St

39 Mead St

682 Beech St

The Residence at 1555 Elm

North East Apartment Community

51 Pennacook St
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654 Chestnut St

1230

Residences at 530 and 540 Chestnut

301 Orange St

463 Kennard Rd

242 E High St, Unit 248-1

135 Sagamore St

Total Monthly Price
717 Pine St, Unit A, Unit A
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357 Kennard Rd

Total Monthly Price
340 Harrison St, Unit Apt 1, Unit Apt 1

28 Brook St

264 Pearl St

Residences at Manchester Place

1230 Elm St

390 Pearl St

715 Union St
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597 Beech St

52 Myrtle St

St George Apartments

Union Street Apartments

1267 Elm St

197 Bridge St

84 Blodget St

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42-44 Bridge St

242 E High LLC

The Residences at 540 Chestnut

195 Sagamore St
Straw Smyth, Manchester, NH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Straw Smyth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straw Smyth Studio Apartments | $1,345 | $1,050 | $1,800 |
| Straw Smyth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,275 | $2,300 |
| Straw Smyth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $1,400 | $2,905 |
| Straw Smyth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $1,700 | $3,100 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Straw Smyth Neighborhood of Manchester, NH.
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Cheapest Available Straw Smyth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Straw Smyth area of Manchester, NH is a Studio unit found at WBC Estates priced from $1,100. Gresley Residence has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here are the most affordable Straw Smyth apartments for rent in Manchester, NH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC Estates | 80 Lowell Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Gresley Residence | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| North East Apartment Community | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Residence at 1555 Elm | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 1230 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| 242 E High LLC | 3/1 | 3BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Residences at Manchester Place | The Litchfield | 2BR,2BA | $2,490 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Straw Smyth, NH
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Straw Smyth area is the $2.28 price per square foot 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at North East Apartment Community in the in the Washington Park Estates neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Straw Smyth apartment is the 3/1 Model at 242 E High LLC starting at $2,050 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Washington Park Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Straw Smyth apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Apartment Community | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.28 |
| 242 E High LLC | 3/1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Residences at Manchester Place | The Litchfield | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| 1230 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| Gresley Residence | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| WBC Estates | 80 Lowell Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
| The Residence at 1555 Elm | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $5.94 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleStraw Smyth, Manchester, NH
Ranked #21
Among cities in New Hampshire for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Straw Smyth Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Straw Smyth?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Straw Smyth is under $2,490.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Straw Smyth?
The cheapest apartment in Straw Smyth is WBC Estates which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Straw Smyth costs $2,425.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Straw Smyth?
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 7 regular apartments in Straw Smyth 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 Straw Smyth?
Cheap apartments in Straw Smyth have an average cost of $401 which is $2,024 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Straw Smyth.
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