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Rental Market Trends in Manchester, NH

What is the average rent in Manchester, NH?

$1,754/month

Average Rent

653 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

Manchester, NH Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Manchester, NH is $1,754 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,662/month, which means Manchester rent prices are 6% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Manchester average $1,448 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Manchester average $1,754 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Manchester average $2,127 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Manchester average $2,617 or more per month.

Data Updated: July 1, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,448/month
417 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,754/month
653 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,127/month
974 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,617/month
1,276 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,085/month
1,790 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,693/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,169/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,655/month
1,264 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,306/month
1,162 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Manchester, NH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $16 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 July 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Manchester, NH
Last Updated July 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
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
37% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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  • Most Affordable
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  • Most Available

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
$1,678/month
573 Sq Ft
Wellington Manchester
$1,697/month
676 Sq Ft
North End Manchester
$1,833/month
684 Sq Ft
Piscataquog
$1,855/month
780 Sq Ft
Northwest Manchester
$1,867/month
706 Sq Ft
Downtown Manchester
$2,112/month
660 Sq Ft
Bakersville
$2,208/month
785 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manchester?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bakersville
$2,208/month
785 Sq Ft
Downtown Manchester
$2,112/month
660 Sq Ft
Northwest Manchester
$1,867/month
706 Sq Ft
Piscataquog
$1,855/month
780 Sq Ft
North End Manchester
$1,833/month
684 Sq Ft
Wellington Manchester
$1,697/month
676 Sq Ft
Straw-Smyth
$1,678/month
573 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Manchester
$2,112/month
660 Sq Ft
Northwest Manchester
$1,867/month
706 Sq Ft
North End Manchester
$1,833/month
684 Sq Ft
Straw-Smyth
$1,678/month
573 Sq Ft
Wellington Manchester
$1,697/month
676 Sq Ft
Bakersville
$2,208/month
785 Sq Ft
Piscataquog
$1,855/month
780 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 $1,754, you’ll want to make about $5,846 per month or $70,152 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 10.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Manchester is 16.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,448 - $2,617. You can expect to pay 0.4% less for groceries, 15.6% more for utilities, and 3.8% more for transportation.

City

Manchester, NH

1,099 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

Bakersville

Manchester, NH

Studio
$1,151/month
$1,852/month
One Bedroom
$1,560/month
$2,151/month
Two Bedroom
$1,769/month
$2,445/month
Three Bedroom
$2,408/month
$3,100/month
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Apartment Communities in Manchester We Think You'll Love

The Residence at 1000 Elm

The Residence at 1000 Elm

1000 Elm St,
Manchester, NH 03101

1-3 Beds | $2,140 - $2,760

The Edge

The Edge

303 Dunbar St,
Manchester, NH 03103

1-3 Beds | $2,100 - $3,100

Boulder Way

Boulder Way

800 Harvey Rd,
Manchester, NH 03103

3 Beds | $3,500 - $3,600

Heritage at the River

Heritage at the River

22A Country Club Dr,
Manchester, NH 03102

1-2 Beds | $1,785 - $2,083

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Manchester?

The average rent in Manchester is $1,754 per month, which is 5.5% higher than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Manchester?

The average rent for a house in Manchester, NH is $3,085 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Manchester?

The average rent for a townhome in Manchester, NH is $2,306 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Manchester?

The average rent for a condo in Manchester, NH is $1,693 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Manchester?

Rents in Manchester, NH are increasing, with prices up 0.9% year-over-year and $16 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Manchester?

In Manchester, NH, 37% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States New Hampshire Manchester Rental Trends

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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