
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Manchester Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (18 Rentals)


Park View Apartments

The Pennsylvanian

Allegheny Branch House Lofts

Eighth and Penn

Terminal 21
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Brett Manor

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The Penn Garrison Lofts

The Washington at Chatham

321 Ella St, Unit 10
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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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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 Park View Apartments which is listed at $985, 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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