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Rental Market Trends in Manchester, NH

What is the average rent in Manchester, NH?

$1,761/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Manchester, NH is $1,761 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,643/month, which means Manchester rent prices are 7% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Manchester, you can expect to pay about $1,431 per month for a studio, $1,761 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,127 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,620 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,431/month
413 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,761/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,127/month
972 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,620/month
1,277 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,951/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,880/month
1,370 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,551/month
619 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,111/month
915 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,420/month
995 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,350/month
1,155 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Manchester, NH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0%, which averages out to $1 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Manchester, NH
Last Updated May 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Manchester, NH
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
34% $1,501 - $2,000/month
37% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester?

Based on current rent prices, Straw-Smyth, Wellington Manchester and North End Manchester are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Straw-Smyth
$1,620/month
636 Sq Ft
Wellington Manchester
$1,620/month
680 Sq Ft
North End Manchester
$1,847/month
689 Sq Ft
Northwest Manchester
$1,879/month
701 Sq Ft
Bakersville
$2,062/month
721 Sq Ft
Downtown Manchester
$2,160/month
697 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manchester?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Manchester, Bakersville and Northwest Manchester are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manchester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Manchester
$2,160/month
697 Sq Ft
Bakersville
$2,062/month
721 Sq Ft
Northwest Manchester
$1,879/month
701 Sq Ft
North End Manchester
$1,847/month
689 Sq Ft
Straw-Smyth
$1,620/month
636 Sq Ft
Wellington Manchester
$1,620/month
680 Sq Ft

Which Manchester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Manchester with the most apartments available are Northwest Manchester, Downtown Manchester and North End Manchester .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwest Manchester
$1,879/month
701 Sq Ft
Downtown Manchester
$2,160/month
697 Sq Ft
North End Manchester
$1,847/month
689 Sq Ft
Straw-Smyth
$1,620/month
636 Sq Ft
Bakersville
$2,062/month
721 Sq Ft
Wellington Manchester
$1,620/month
680 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Manchester is $1,761, you’ll want to make about $5,870 per month or $70,440 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 $1,431 - $2,620. You can expect to pay 0.5% less for groceries, 15.4% more for utilities, and 3.6% more for transportation.

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Manchester, NH

1,006 Available Apartments for Rent

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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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Apartment Averages

Straw-Smyth

Manchester, NH

Downtown Manchester

Manchester, NH

Studio
$1,158/month
$1,556/month
One Bedroom
$1,527/month
$1,896/month
Two Bedroom
$1,759/month
$2,514/month
Three Bedroom
$2,373/month
$2,903/month
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Apartment communities in Manchester we think you'll love

The Residence at 1000 Elm

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$1,900 - $2,805

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Lofts at Mill West

Lofts at Mill West

195 McGregor St,
Manchester, NH 03102

$1,670 - $4,575

Studio - 4 Beds

1230

1230

1230 Elm St,
Manchester, NH 03101

$1,800 - $2,950

1-3 Beds

The Edge

The Edge

303 Dunbar St,
Manchester, NH 03103

$2,100 - $3,100

1-3 Beds

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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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