
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manchester Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (93 Rentals)
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310 Marsonia St

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141 Oneida St

2955 Glen Mawr St

1869 West

316 Belonda St

216 Oneida St

218 Kearsarge St

845 Western Ave

1402 W Sycamore St
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633-635 Weston Wy

Park View Apartments

1017 Emporia St

453 Edith St

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855 Crucible St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1914-1918 B St

The Hamilton

313 Augusta St, Unit Lower

348-350-350 Wyoming St

313 Augusta St, Unit Lower
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311 Augusta

2107 Rockledge St

The Pennsylvanian

27 Noster St

134 Prospect St

Allegheny Branch House Lofts

Eighth and Penn

3407 Gass Ave

Terminal 21

Village in the Park Apartments - 3001 Marshall Rd
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Allegheny City Stables Lofts

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3537 Fleming Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

The Commonwealth Building

First Avenue Lofts

247 Watson Blvd

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107 Parkhurst St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Mountvue Apartments

The Preserve at Heinz

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1613 Buena Vista St, Unit 1613 Buena Vista St, Unit 1613 Buena Vista St

217 Ulysses St
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Lofts of Mount Washington

The School House

649 Emlin St

The Venue Apartments

145 Plymouth St

152 Hallock St, Unit 2

3103 Tretow St

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3022 Perrysville Ave, Unit Unit 1, Unit Unit 1

124 Virginia Ave
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Manchester, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manchester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Studio Apartments | $1,487 | $800 | $4,500 |
| Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,503 | $895 | $8,962 |
| Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $1,050 | $7,418 |
| Manchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,652 | $1,195 | $6,269 |
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Cheapest Available Manchester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Manchester area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $985. 1869 West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,004. Here are the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| 1869 West | Two Bedroom - B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,004 |
| The Pennsylvanian | Chelsea | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Allegheny Branch House Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| Eighth and Penn | Maddock | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Allegheny City Stables Lofts | Thoroughbred | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Village in the Park Apartments - 3001 Marshall Rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Preserve at Heinz | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Mountvue Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, PA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $0.73 price per square foot 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the single family home Model at 1238 Superior Ave starting at $2,138 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manchester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence | 331 Clarence Street | 4BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| 1238 Superior Ave | single family home | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| Liberty Abodes | Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| 930 Penn Ave | Model C | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| 1411 W North Ave | single family home | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 3022 Perrysville Ave, Unit 1 | 3022 Perrysville Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| 1217 Resaca Pl, Unit 1st fl | 1217 Resaca Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Residences at South High | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 1613 Buena Vista St, Unit 1613 Buena Vista St | 1613 Buena Vista St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1869 West | Two Bedroom - B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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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 $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manchester?
The cheapest apartment in Manchester is The Pennsylvanian which is listed at $1,291, while the average apartment in Manchester costs $11,306.
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 5 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 $116 which is $11,190 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manchester.
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