Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Manchester, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Manchester

$1,840/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Manchester is $1,840 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $60 less per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Manchester

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Manchester rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,795, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Manchester run $1,530 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,845.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

106%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,895

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$3,000

33%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

106%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

33%

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$1,840
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,062
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manchester, CT is 11% lower than the median rent in Berlin, CT.

Discover rentals in Manchester, CT

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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
617 Center St Apt D #Apt D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Verplanck townhouse for rent in Manchester

Residential Rental, Townhouse, Manchester, CT

617 Center St Apt D #Apt D, Manchester, CT 06040

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
27 Maple St Unit 27 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Side apartment for rent in Manchester

Residential Rental, Townhouse, Manchester, CT

27 Maple St Unit 27, Manchester, CT 06040

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
61 Grant Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Waddell house for rent in Manchester

Single Family Rental, Ranch - Manchester, CT

61 Grant Rd, Manchester, CT 06042

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,840 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Manchester?

Average rent prices in Manchester have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Manchester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Manchester is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $60 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Manchester?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester are Verplanck ($1,690/mo), West Side ($1,714/mo), and Buckley ($1,750/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Manchester?

To comfortably afford rent in Manchester, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents in Manchester, running about 5.2% below May prices, which see the highest rent of the year. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while July brings higher competition.

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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