The Pavilions
345 Buckland Hills Dr,
Manchester, CT 06042
1-3 Beds | $1,709 - $2,899
Rental Market Trends in Manchester, CT
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Manchester, CT is $1,722/month.
Rent in Manchester is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.
$1,722/month
Average Rent
805 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3.8%
Change / Year
407
Available Apartments
Manchester rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Manchester average $1,354 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Manchester average $1,722 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Manchester average $2,064 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Manchester average $2,576 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Manchester, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.8%, which averages out to $65 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Manchester, CT
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
23%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
45%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
30%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Manchester, CT?
Because the average rent in Manchester is $1,722, you’ll want to make about $5,740 per month or $68,880 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.
How does Manchester, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Manchester, CT 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.
View the Manchester Area GuideStudio
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$1,934/month
One Bedroom
$1,615/month
$1,893/month
Two Bedroom
$1,907/month
$2,259/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,767/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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South Windsor
Avg Rent: $2,082/month
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East Hartford
Avg Rent: $1,290/month
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Vernon
Avg Rent: $1,398/month
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Glastonbury
Avg Rent: $2,086/month
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Vernon Rockville
Avg Rent: $1,718/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Manchester?
The average rent in Manchester is $1,722 per month, which is 3.5% higher than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Manchester?
The average rent for a house in Manchester, CT is $2,850 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Manchester?
The average rent for a townhome in Manchester, CT is $2,034 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Manchester?
The average rent for a condo in Manchester, CT is $1,470 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Manchester?
Rents in Manchester, CT are increasing, with prices up 3.8% year-over-year and $65 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Manchester?
In Manchester, CT, 45% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.