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Highlights

  • Spacious walk-in closets
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Convenient location
  • Fully applianced kitchen
  • Updated apartment
  • Peaceful residential community

Location

1188 Middle Tpke W, Manchester, CT 06040, USA|Spencer
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Management

Marc Diwinsky Properties

Leasing office

(860) 934-6342

Property Overview

Beacon Hill offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and comfort, with an 8.6 Zumper expert rating supported by top price and amenities scores. Notable features include spacious walk-in closets, on-site laundry, a fully applianced kitchen, and updated apartments in a peaceful residential community. Its convenient location and trustworthy description further add to its appeal for renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Beacon Hill is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Beacon Hill has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Central heat

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath1,000 sqft$1,500 /mo1 unit availableWelcome home to Beacon Hill, a peaceful residential community in Manchester, CT! This desirable one-bedroom apartment offers comfortable living in a convenient location, directly across from the beautiful Wickham Park and just off I-84. Enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants, and the Buckland Hills area, including the mall and Evergreen Walk. Apartment Features: -Spacious 1-bedroom layout -Fully applianced kitchen -FREE heat and hot water -Spacious walk-in closets -On-site laundry facilities -Convenient surface parking Enjoy the comfort of an updated apartment with heat and hot water included, all in a convenient location close to parks, shopping, dining, and major highways. Ready to make your move? Contact us today at 860-934-6342 to schedule a private showing and discover all that Beacon Hill has to offer!

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Amenities for Beacon Hill

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCentral Heat
Free HeatFREE hot water
Heating

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Onsite LaundryOnsite Storage

Grounds

Storage
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About Beacon Hill

HomeApartments in Manchester Beacon Hill

Welcome home to Beacon Hill, a peaceful residential community in Manchester, CT! This desirable one-bedroom apartment offers comfortable living in a convenient location, directly across from the beautiful Wickham Park and just off I-84. Enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants, and the Buckland Hills area, including the mall and Evergreen Walk. Apartment Features: -Spacious 1-bedroom layout -Fully applianced kitchen -FREE heat and hot water -Spacious walk-in closets -On-site laundry facilities -Convenient surface parking Enjoy the comfort of an updated apartment with heat and hot water included, all in a convenient location close to parks, shopping, dining, and major highways. Ready to make your move? Contact us today at 860-934-6342 to schedule a private showing and discover all that Beacon Hill has to offer!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Beacon Hill is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Beacon Hill has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Beacon Hill
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Beacon Hill offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Beacon Hill goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including garbage disposal. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Beacon Hill receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Beacon Hill is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Beacon Hill does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Beacon Hill is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Beacon Hill compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1.0 miles away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Extra storage
In-unit features
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1.5 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in Spencer

1-bedroom apartments at Beacon Hill cost about 38% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Spencer.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Spencer
Manchester
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Manchester
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,709
December 2024$1,771
January 2025$1,665
February 2025$1,630
March 2025$1,690
April 2025$1,722
May 2025$1,747
June 2025$1,641
July 2025$1,578
August 2025$1,516
September 2025$1,541
October 2025$1,539
November 2025$1,534
December 2025$1,509
January 2026$1,582
February 2026$1,591
March 2026$1,528
April 2026$1,512
May 2026$1,581
June 2026$1,615
July 2026$1,602
August 2026$1,582
September 2026$1,500
October 2026$1,500
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Spencer
MonthMedian Rent
November 2015$2,520
December 2015$2,520
January 2016$2,433

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Can I afford to live at 1188 Middle Tpke W?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$60,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $60,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,500.
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Schools near Beacon Hill

Waddell School

163 broad st

manchester, CT, 6042

K-4Public
B-

Early Childhood Learning Center at Hockanum School

191 main st

east hartford, CT, 6118

PKPublic

Glastonbury Public Schools - Integrated Preschool

1389 neipsic rd

glastonbury, CT, 6033

PKPublic

LINKS Academy at Eastbury

1389 neipsic rd

glastonbury, CT, 6033

1-12Public

West Hartford BOE at Charter Oak Academy

65 st james st

west hartford, CT, 6119

PK, KPublic
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Getting around Manchester near 1188 Middle Tpke W

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1188 Middle Tpke W, Manchester

Groceries

3/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 15-to-20 minute walk.

Shopping

3/10
Some fashion stores are within walking distance.

Cafes

2/10
The closest café is within a 30-minute walk.

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants are within walking distance.

Primary schools

2/10
The closest elementary school is within a 20-to-30-minute walk.

High schools

2/10
The closest high school is within a 20-to-30-minute walk.

Parks

9/10
A medium-size park in the area.

Nightlife

1/10
No bars are within walking distance.

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