The Residence at 1000 Elm
1000 Elm St,
Manchester, NH 03101
$2,100 - $2,850
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Manchester, NH
What is the average rent in Manchester, NH?
$1,755/month
Average Rent
647 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2026, the average rent in Manchester, NH is $1,755 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Manchester rent prices are 8% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Manchester, you can expect to pay about $1,386 per month for a studio, $1,755 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,104 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,609 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Manchester, NH?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $42 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Manchester, NH
Last Updated February 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
22%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
36%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester?
Based on current rent prices, Wellington Manchester, Southeast Manchester and Heritage Common are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manchester?
Based on current rent prices, Gaslight District, Amoskeag Millyard Historic District and Bakersville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manchester.
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Which Manchester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Manchester with the most apartments available are Downtown Manchester, Northwest Manchester and North End Manchester .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Manchester, NH?
Because the average rent in Manchester is $1,755, you’ll want to make about $5,850 per month or $70,200 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Manchester, NH is 10.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Manchester is 15.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,386 - $2,609. You can expect to pay 0.5% less for groceries, 15.4% more for utilities, and 3.6% more for transportation.
How does Manchester, NH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Manchester, NH 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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One Bedroom
$1,602/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,958/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,160/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.