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Area Guide

Southern New Hampshire University Manchester Campus Manchester, NH

A tranquil riverside campus on the edge of New Hampshire’s biggest city

Private Suburban Peaceful

While Southern New Hampshire University enrolls tens of thousands of students in its various online programs, a scant 3,000 attend classes at the university’s charming Manchester campus on the banks of the Merrimack River… this gives students access to an enormous wealth of academic resources while retaining the tranquil environment of a small campus community. Dozens of student organizations and clubs provide endless opportunities to pursue your interests outside the classroom, ranging from mathematics to radio broadcasting to Division II sports. The campus is somewhat removed from the city center, and many of the more affordable apartments in Manchester will be closer to downtown – living in this area will put you within easy walking distance of the dining and entertainment options along Elm, Lowell, and Hanover Streets. Check out an exhibit at the Currier Museum of Art, grab a pint at the riverfront Stark Brewing Company, or catch a show at the historic Palace Theatre.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Manchester, NH is $1,436 for a studio, $1,759 for one bedroom, $2,124 for two bedrooms, and $2,600 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manchester has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 416 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,436/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 653 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,759/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 974 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,124/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,256 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,600/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Schools

Northwest Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

487 Students

Webster School

Public

Grades PK-5

362 Students

Smyth Road School

Public

Grades PK-5

344 Students

Highland-Goffes Falls School

Public

Grades PK-5

325 Students

Polaris Charter School

Public

Grades K-5

119 Students

Hillside Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

746 Students

Southside Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

768 Students

Middle School At Parkside

Public

Grades K-8

858 Students

Henry J. Mclaughlin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

660 Students

Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)

Public

Grades 6-8

42 Students

Manchester Memorial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,296 Students

Manchester Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,168 Students

Manchester School Of Technology (High School)

Public

Grades 9-12

302 Students

Manchester West High School

Public

Grades 9-12

764 Students

The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

Public

Grades 9-12

152 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Amoskeag Fishways
  • SEE Science Center
  • Charmingfare Farm
  • Massabesic Audubon Center
  • Bear Brook State Park

Airports

  • Manchester Boston Regional
  • Portsmouth International at Pease

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.