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Rental Market Trends in Manchester, CT

What is the average rent in Manchester, CT?

$1,663/month

Average Rent

808 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Manchester, CT is $1,663 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,639/month, which means Manchester rent prices are 1% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Manchester, you can expect to pay about $1,428 per month for a studio, $1,663 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,005 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,457 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,428/month
666 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,663/month
808 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,005/month
1,061 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,457/month
1,177 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,785/month
778 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,017/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Manchester, CT?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $4 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
Legend
2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Manchester, CT
Last Updated September 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Manchester, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
23% $1,001 - $1,500/month
41% $1,501 - $2,000/month
32% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester?

Based on current rent prices, West Side, Robertson and The Vintage Grove are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Side
$1,683/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Robertson
$1,902/month
821 Sq Ft
The Vintage Grove
$2,203/month
837 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manchester?

Based on current rent prices, The Vintage Grove, Robertson and West Side are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manchester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Vintage Grove
$2,203/month
837 Sq Ft
Robertson
$1,902/month
821 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,683/month
1,155 Sq Ft

Which Manchester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Manchester with the most apartments available are Robertson, West Side and The Vintage Grove .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Robertson
$1,902/month
821 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,683/month
1,155 Sq Ft
The Vintage Grove
$2,203/month
837 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Manchester, CT?

Because the average rent in Manchester is $1,663, you’ll want to make about $5,543 per month or $66,516 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.

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Apartment Averages

West Side

Manchester, CT

The Vintage Grove

Manchester, CT

Studio
$1,552/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,587/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,761/month
-
Three Bedroom
$2,257/month
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$1,799 - $2,675

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Manchester Main Apartments

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208-210 Main St,
Manchester, CT 06042

$1,150 - $1,950

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240 New State Rd,
Manchester, CT 06042

$1,400 - $2,200

1-2 Beds

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† 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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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