Average Rent in Manchester, CT and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Manchester, CT

Average rent prices in Manchester have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,734, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Manchester run $1,549 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,871.


Studio	$1,245	6%	30%
1 bedroom	$1,500	No Change	4%
2 bedroom	$1,840	1%	2%
3 bedroom	$1,950	2%	11%
4 bedroom	$3,495	No Change	14%

		Listings
Bowers	$1,950
Buckley	$1,730
Center	$1,895
East Side	$1,730
Highland Park	$1,965
Robertson	$2,200
Spencer	$1,615
Verplanck	$1,671
Waddell	$2,100
West Side	$1,703


Apartments	$1,734	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,600	10%	14%
Houses	$2,100	2%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,840

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last year

14%

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$1,723

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,067

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manchester, CT is 17% lower than the median rent in Berlin, CT.

Average rent in nearby cities

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Discover rentals in Manchester, CT

5d+ ago

Highland Park apartment for rent in Manchester

3-Car Garage Bay for Rent – 768 Sq Ft (Storage / Quiet Workshop / Vehicle/small boat)

14 Munro St, Manchester, CT 06040

Studio

0 baths

$600

5d+ ago

Center apartment for rent in Manchester

Residential Rental, Apartment, Manchester, CT

243 Center St #1stFL, Manchester, CT 06040

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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

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

3d ago

8.3

Very good

191-193 Oak Street

191 Oak St, Manchester, CT 06040

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,900–$2,100

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

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

5d+ ago

Center apartment for rent in Manchester

11 Strant St, Manchester, CT 06040

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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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 $1,723 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Manchester?

Average rent prices in Manchester have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Manchester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Manchester is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $177 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Manchester?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester are Spencer ($1,615/mo), Verplanck ($1,671/mo), and West Side ($1,703/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Manchester?

To comfortably afford rent in Manchester, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/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).