Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Manchester, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Manchester, NH rent slipped 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,950/month. Renters today are paying $119 less per month on average than last year, despite a modest 0.5% increase month to month.
Compared to national trends
Manchester rent sits at the national median of $1,950/month, making it a market that aligns closely with the broader national rental landscape. With 234 total rentals, it offers a moderate inventory for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Manchester run around $1,466/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,626/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,950/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,300 and $2,400/month respectively, giving options for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northeast Bedford rents fell 51.3% year over year to $1,947/month across 19 rentals, a decline far steeper than the citywide 2.5% drop. This sharp local cooldown contrasts with Wolfe Park, where rents rose 9.8% to $2,195/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Manchester.
Median rent
Median rent in Manchester
$1,949/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Manchester is $1,949 per month as of June 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Manchester
234
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Manchester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Manchester, NH
Average rent prices in Manchester have increased by 1% 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, NH
Rent prices in Manchester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Manchester is $1,933, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Manchester run $1,628 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,466 |  2% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,626 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 6% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Corey Square | $1,675 | |
Downtown Manchester | $1,900 | |
Hallsville | $1,875 | |
Kalivas Union | $1,950 | |
North End | $1,925 | |
Notre Dame | $2,270 | |
Piscataquog | $1,800 | |
River Corridor | $2,070 | |
Straw Smyth | $1,925 | |
Wellington | $1,896 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,933 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 16% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,652 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,466
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,626
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
Downtown Manchester
Average rent
$1,900
Straw Smyth
Average rent
$1,925
Kalivas Union
Average rent
$1,950
North End
Average rent
$1,925
Notre Dame
Average rent
$2,270
Piscataquog
Average rent
$1,800
Corey Square
Average rent
$1,675
River Corridor
Average rent
$2,070
Wellington
Average rent
$1,896
Hallsville
Average rent
$1,875
Apartments
Average rent
$1,933
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,652
Last 30 days
3%
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
Equal to the the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Manchester, NH is 7% higher than the median rent in Concord, NH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,825
$2,095
20%$2,044
39%$2,150
4%$1,950
31%$2,000
6%$2,450
31%$2,495
31%$2,199
2%$2,100
8%$3,395
184%$2,100
15%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 | 11% higher |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 7% higher |
| Housing | 16% higher |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 16% higher |
Discover rentals in Manchester, NH
1h ago
146 Walker St, Manchester, NH 03102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Downtown Manchester apartment for rent in Manchester
610 Union St #401, Manchester, NH 03104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,518
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Highlands apartment for rent in Manchester
20 Mitchell St #20A, Manchester, NH 03103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 18
2d ago
2 Gates St, Manchester, NH 03102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
4h ago
North End house for rent in Manchester
2246 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03104
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
7h ago
North End apartment for rent in Manchester
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southeast Manchester house for rent in Manchester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
North End house for rent in Manchester
1651 River Rd, Manchester, NH 03104
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
38 Hawthorne Dr, Manchester, NH 03110
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,312–$3,381
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1555 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,250
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1230 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$2,460
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1000 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,310–$2,810
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
670 N Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1555 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,250
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1230 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$2,460
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1000 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,310–$2,810
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
38 Hawthorne Dr, Manchester, NH 03110
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,312–$3,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1555 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,250
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1230 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$2,460
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1000 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,310–$2,810
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 $1,949 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Manchester?
Average rent prices in Manchester have increased by 1% 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 roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Manchester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester are Corey Square ($1,675/mo), Piscataquog ($1,800/mo), and Hallsville ($1,875/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Manchester?
To comfortably afford rent in Manchester, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhoods.
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).