Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Average rent in
Manchester, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on August 5, 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 $1,989/month. Renters are paying $34 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent edged up 0.8%.
Compared to national trends
Manchester runs 2.5% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with a modest premium over the broader market. The total rental inventory is 222 units, mostly apartments.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,668/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,978/month, 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms both at $2,400/month. The 2-bedroom median is a key price point for many renters in Manchester, NH.
Neighborhood spotlight
Wolfe Park rents climbed 24.9% year over year to a median of $2,310/month. This rise contrasts with the citywide trend of essentially flat rents and shows localized strength in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Manchester
$1,989/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Manchester is $1,989 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $49 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Manchester
222
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same 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 $1,950, whereas a house costs $2,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Manchester run $1,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 |  3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,668 | 1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,978 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 2% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Corey Square | $1,675 | |
Downtown Manchester | $1,983 | |
Hallsville | $1,975 | |
Kalivas Union | $1,900 | |
North End | $2,000 | |
Notre Dame | $2,300 | |
Rimmon Heights | $2,125 | |
River Corridor | $2,150 | |
Straw Smyth | $1,950 | |
Wellington | $1,891 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,775 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,849 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,668
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,978
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
Downtown Manchester
Average rent
$1,983
Straw Smyth
Average rent
$1,950
Kalivas Union
Average rent
$1,900
Notre Dame
Average rent
$2,300
Rimmon Heights
Average rent
$2,125
North End
Average rent
$2,000
Hallsville
Average rent
$1,975
Corey Square
Average rent
$1,675
Wellington
Average rent
$1,891
River Corridor
Average rent
$2,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,849
Last 30 days
11%
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
3%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Manchester, NH is 1% lower than the median rent in Concord, NH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,000
5%$1,882
1%$1,875
23%$2,025
3%$2,357
10%$1,962
15%$2,350
6%$2,395
4%$2,225
19%$2,200
2%$3,475
234%$2,200
24%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
18h ago
Kalivas-Union apartment for rent in Manchester
375 Central St #2, Manchester, NH 03103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
11h ago
Corey Square apartment for rent in Manchester
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
10h ago
2 Gates St, Manchester, NH 03102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
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
5d+ ago
Lower South Willow townhouse for rent in Manchester
1 Boulder Way, Manchester, NH 03103
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rimmon Heights house for rent in Manchester
494 Youville St, Manchester, NH 03102
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Straw-Smyth apartment for rent in Manchester
749 Maple St, Manchester, NH 03104
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
38 Hawthorne Dr, Manchester, NH 03110
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,209–$3,291
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1230 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,975–$2,185
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
459 Kennard Rd, Manchester, NH 03104
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$3,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
303 Dunbar St, Manchester, NH 03103
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,625–$3,360
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1230 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,975–$2,185
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
459 Kennard Rd, Manchester, NH 03104
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$3,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1000 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$3,230
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1555 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
38 Hawthorne Dr, Manchester, NH 03110
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,209–$3,291
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1230 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,975–$2,185
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
459 Kennard Rd, Manchester, NH 03104
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$3,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
303 Dunbar St, Manchester, NH 03103
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,625–$3,360
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 $1,989 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Manchester?
Average rent prices in Manchester have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Manchester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Manchester is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $49 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Manchester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester are Corey Square ($1,675/mo), Wellington ($1,891/mo), and Kalivas Union ($1,900/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Manchester average around $1,710/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,970/month.
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).