Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Average rent in
Manchester, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Manchester rent stands today
Manchester, NH rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Month-to-month rent is unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Manchester runs 5.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced New England metro with a small total rental inventory of 277 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Manchester rent for about $1,525/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,672/month, and 2-bedrooms match the citywide median at $1,995/month. Larger units climb to $2,400/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,600/month for 4+ bedrooms.
Median rent
Median rent in Manchester
$1,995/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Manchester is $1,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Manchester
277
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Manchester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Manchester, NH
Average rent prices in Manchester have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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, NH
Rent prices in Manchester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Manchester is $1,971, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Manchester run $1,672 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,525 | 4% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,672 | 3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 19% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Corey Square | $1,575 | |
Downtown Manchester | $2,139 | |
Hallsville | $1,995 | |
Kalivas Union | $1,795 | |
North End | $2,150 | |
Notre Dame | $2,180 | |
Rimmon Heights | $2,107 | |
Somerville | $2,099 | |
Southside | $1,975 | |
Straw Smyth | $1,785 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,971 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,043 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,796 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
5%
Downtown Manchester
Average rent
$2,139
Kalivas Union
Average rent
$1,795
Straw Smyth
Average rent
$1,785
Rimmon Heights
Average rent
$2,107
Notre Dame
Average rent
$2,180
North End
Average rent
$2,150
Corey Square
Average rent
$1,575
Hallsville
Average rent
$1,995
Somerville
Average rent
$2,099
Southside
Average rent
$1,975
Apartments
Average rent
$1,971
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,043
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,796
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Manchester, NH, 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, NH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Manchester and Concord by all bedroom counts and property types.
Manchester
5%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Manchester, NH is 3% lower than the median rent in Concord, NH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,047
3%$1,988
7%$2,000
13%$2,082
2%$2,130
5%$1,925
15%$2,275
5%$2,432
8%$2,200
17%$2,250
6%$3,218
261%$2,400
10%Cost of living in Manchester, NH
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 10% higher |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 6% higher |
| Housing | 16% higher |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 15% higher |
Discover rentals in Manchester, NH
4d ago
Kalivas-Union apartment for rent in Manchester
234 Merrimack St #3, Manchester, NH 03103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
126 Harrison St, Manchester, NH 03104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kalivas-Union apartment for rent in Manchester
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Kalivas-Union apartment for rent in Manchester
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
North End house for rent in Manchester
280 Kearney Cir, Manchester, NH 03104
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
1d ago
Lower South Willow house for rent in Manchester
80 Rosegate Farm Dr, Manchester, NH 03109
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
$4,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Northeast Bedford house for rent in Manchester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
North End house for rent in Manchester
1651 River Rd, Manchester, NH 03104
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
38 Hawthorne Dr, Manchester, NH 03110
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,416–$2,879
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
195 Mcgregor St, Manchester, NH 03102
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,670–$4,575
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
670 N Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,165–$2,870
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
303 Dunbar St, Manchester, NH 03103
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,470–$3,360
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1230 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,025–$2,185
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
252 Willow St, Manchester, NH 03103
Studio
1 bath
$1,525–$2,245
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
195 Mcgregor St, Manchester, NH 03102
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,670–$4,575
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
670 N Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,165–$2,870
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
38 Hawthorne Dr, Manchester, NH 03110
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,416–$2,879
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
195 Mcgregor St, Manchester, NH 03102
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,670–$4,575
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
670 N Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,165–$2,870
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
303 Dunbar St, Manchester, NH 03103
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,470–$3,360
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Manchester, NH
Quick answers to common questions about the Manchester rental market.
How much is rent in Manchester?
The average rent in Manchester is $1,995 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Manchester?
Average rent prices in Manchester have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Manchester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Manchester is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Manchester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester are Corey Square ($1,575/mo), Straw Smyth ($1,785/mo), and Kalivas Union ($1,795/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Manchester?
To comfortably afford rent in Manchester, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Manchester?
December offers the best rental deals in Manchester, with prices running about 3.7% lower than peak April rates and less competition from other renters.
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).