Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Manchester, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Manchester

$1,791/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Manchester is $1,791 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $159 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Manchester

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Manchester rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Manchester, CT

Average rent prices in Manchester have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Manchester, CT

Rent prices in Manchester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Manchester is $1,803, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Manchester run $1,683 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,840.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

2%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,615

7%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,747

8%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,200

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,800

5%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,615

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,747

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Manchester, CT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Manchester, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Manchester and Berlin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Manchester

Median rent price$1,791
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manchester, CT is 32% lower than the median rent in Berlin, CT.

Discover rentals in Manchester, CT

109 Foster Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

109 Foster Street

109 Foster St, Manchester, CT 06040

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

1162 Middle Tpke W ##C1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Spencer condo for rent in Manchester

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

36 Clinton Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

$1,550

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 6

28 Garden Dr Apt J #Apt J - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Side townhouse for rent in Manchester

Residential Rental, Townhouse, Manchester, CT

28 Garden Dr Apt J #Apt J, Manchester, CT 06040

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Manchester, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Manchester rental market.

How much is rent in Manchester?

The average rent in Manchester is $1,791 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Manchester?

Average rent prices in Manchester have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Manchester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Manchester is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $159 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Manchester?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester are Spencer ($1,660/mo), East Side ($1,680/mo), and Martin ($1,800/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Manchester?

To comfortably afford rent in Manchester, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Manchester?

Manchester's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. Both apartment types experienced decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 7.2% and two-bedrooms falling 11.3%.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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