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Rental Market Trends in Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA is $1,253/month.

Rent in Manchester-By-The-Sea is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,253/month

Average Rent

0 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.8%

Change / Year

21

Available Apartments

Manchester-By-The-Sea rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Manchester-By-The-Sea average $938 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Manchester-By-The-Sea average $1,253 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Manchester-By-The-Sea average $1,645 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Manchester-By-The-Sea average $2,505 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$938/month
0 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,253/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,645/month
450 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,505/month
0 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,916/month
3,484 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $24 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA

September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
100% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA?

Because the average rent in Manchester-By-The-Sea is $1,253, you’ll want to make about $4,176 per month or $50,112 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA

21 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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  • Beverly

    Beverly

    Avg Rent: $2,491/month

  • Essex

    Essex

    Avg Rent: $1,846/month

  • Salem

    Salem

    Avg Rent: $2,274/month

  • South Hamilton

    South Hamilton

    Avg Rent: $2,702/month

  • Gloucester

    Gloucester

    Avg Rent: $2,254/month

  • Ipswich

    Ipswich

    Avg Rent: $1,747/month

Apartment Communities in Manchester-By-The-Sea We Think You'll Love

12 Hesperus Cir

12 Hesperus Cir

12 Hesperus Cir,
Gloucester, MA 01930

1 Bed | $2,750

4 Lobster Ln

4 Lobster Ln

4 Lobster Ln,
Gloucester, MA 01930

3 Beds | $2,800

53 Summer St

53 Summer St

53 Summer St,
Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

4 Beds | $6,500

38 Central St

38 Central St

38 Central St,
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944

4 Beds | $10,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Manchester-By-The-Sea?

The average rent in Manchester-By-The-Sea is $1,253 per month, which is 24.7% lower than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Manchester-By-The-Sea?

Rents in Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA are increasing, with prices up 1.8% year-over-year and $24 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Manchester-By-The-Sea?

In Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA, 100% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Massachusetts Manchester-By-The-Sea Rental Trends

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 September 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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