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Rental Market Trends in Manchester, CT

What is the average rent in Manchester, CT?

$1,656/month

Average Rent

808 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Manchester, CT is $1,656 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,390 per month for a studio, $1,656 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,034 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,354 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,390/month
639 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,656/month
808 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,034/month
1,061 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,354/month
1,177 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,807/month
1,332 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,741/month
2,037 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 3.6%, which averages out to $60 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Manchester, CT
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Manchester, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
45% $1,501 - $2,000/month
27% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Side
$1,494/month
665 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,700/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Robertson
$1,900/month
820 Sq Ft
The Vintage Grove
$2,022/month
851 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
$2,022/month
851 Sq Ft
Robertson
$1,900/month
820 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,700/month
1,102 Sq Ft
East Side
$1,494/month
665 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
$1,900/month
820 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,700/month
1,102 Sq Ft
The Vintage Grove
$2,022/month
851 Sq Ft
East Side
$1,494/month
665 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 $1,656, you’ll want to make about $5,520 per month or $66,240 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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Manchester, CT

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How does Manchester, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

East Side

Manchester, CT

The Vintage Grove

Manchester, CT

Studio
$885/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,328/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,956/month
-
Three Bedroom
$4,166/month
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$1,729 - $2,609 Plus Fees

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$1,844 - $2,595 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

208-210 Main

208-210 Main

208-210 Main St,
Manchester, CT 06042

$1,385 - $1,560 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Damato Apartments

Damato Apartments

240 New State Rd,
Manchester, CT 06042

$1,772 - $2,322 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Manchester, CT

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Beachwold Residential
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  • 14,173

    Units

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3 Communities in Manchester
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The Simon Konover Company
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    Units

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2 Communities in Manchester
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Navarino Property Group
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  • 2,022

    Units

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2 Communities in Manchester
Cue Residential LLC
Cue Residential LLC
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2 Communities in Manchester
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Cammeby's
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  • 20,184

    Units

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1 Community in Manchester
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Red Tail Residential
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  • 6,009

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

1 Community in Manchester
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  • 17

    Communities

  • 5,962

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

1 Community in Manchester
NBM Management
NBM Management
  • 18

    Communities

  • 3,894

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

1 Community in Manchester

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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 February 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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