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Rental Market Trends in Manchester, CT

What is the average rent in Manchester, CT?

$1,681/month

Average Rent

805 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Manchester, CT is $1,681 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Manchester rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Manchester, you can expect to pay about $1,411 per month for a studio, $1,681 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,090 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,356 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,411/month
639 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,681/month
805 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,090/month
1,065 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,356/month
1,177 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 1.8%, which averages out to $30 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Manchester, CT
Last Updated June 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
43% $1,501 - $2,000/month
30% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Verplanck
$1,438/month
767 Sq Ft
East Side
$1,485/month
654 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,807/month
993 Sq Ft
Robertson
$1,971/month
822 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manchester?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Robertson
$1,971/month
822 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,807/month
993 Sq Ft
East Side
$1,485/month
654 Sq Ft
Verplanck
$1,438/month
767 Sq Ft

Which Manchester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Robertson
$1,971/month
822 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,807/month
993 Sq Ft
East Side
$1,485/month
654 Sq Ft
Verplanck
$1,438/month
767 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 $1,681, you’ll want to make about $5,603 per month or $67,236 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

Verplanck

Manchester, CT

Robertson

Manchester, CT

Studio
-
$1,986/month
One Bedroom
$1,206/month
$1,896/month
Two Bedroom
$1,684/month
$2,304/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,519/month
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Apartment communities in Manchester we think you'll love

The Pavilions

The Pavilions

345 Buckland Hills Dr,
Manchester, CT 06042

$1,786 - $2,826 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Trail Run Apartments

Trail Run Apartments

2 Trail Run,
Vernon, CT 06066

$1,880 - $2,770 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Aspen Woods

Aspen Woods

39 Buckland St,
Manchester, CT 06042

$1,900 - $2,535 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

208-210 Main

208-210 Main

208-210 Main St,
Manchester, CT 06042

$1,385 Total Monthly Price

Studio

Property Management Companies in Manchester, CT

Beachwold Residential
Beachwold Residential
  • 59

    Communities

  • 14,673

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

3 Communities in Manchester
The Simon Konover Company
The Simon Konover Company
  • 37

    Communities

  • 5,162

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

2 Communities in Manchester
Navarino Property Group
Navarino Property Group
  • 22

    Communities

  • 1,968

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

2 Communities in Manchester
Cue Residential LLC
Cue Residential LLC
  • 13

    Communities

  • 1,944

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

2 Communities in Manchester
Clover Group Inc.
Clover Group Inc.
  • 77

    Communities

  • 9,184

    Units

  • 65

    Cities

1 Community in Manchester
Cammeby's
Cammeby's
  • 73

    Communities

  • 19,585

    Units

  • 51

    Cities

1 Community in Manchester
Red Tail Residential
Red Tail Residential
  • 40

    Communities

  • 5,640

    Units

  • 32

    Cities

1 Community in Manchester
Garden Homes
Garden Homes
  • 17

    Communities

  • 5,962

    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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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