Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Manchester, Richmond, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Manchester

$1,499/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Manchester is $1,499 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $445 less per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Manchester

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Manchester rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Manchester, Richmond, VA

Average rent prices in Manchester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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, Richmond, VA

Rent prices in Manchester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Manchester is $1,476, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Manchester run $1,362 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,681.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,362

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,705

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,050

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,900

7%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,362

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,705

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Manchester, Richmond, VA, 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, Richmond, VA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Manchester and Byrd Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Manchester

Median rent price$1,499
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,545
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manchester, Richmond, VA is 3% lower than the median rent in Byrd Park, Richmond, VA.

Discover rentals in Manchester, Richmond, VA

City View Place - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

City View Place

1000 Bainbridge St, Richmond, VA 23224

2–3 beds

1 bath

$946–$1,241

Apartment for rent

1518 Porter St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1518 Porter St

1518 Porter St, Richmond, VA 23224

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

1305 Mcdonough St #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Manchester apartment for rent in Richmond

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

1514 Bainbridge St #B - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Manchester apartment for rent in Richmond

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 24

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Frequently asked questions for Manchester, Richmond, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Manchester rental market.

How much is rent in Manchester?

The average rent in Manchester is $1,499 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Manchester?

Average rent prices in Manchester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Manchester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Manchester is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Manchester?

To comfortably afford rent in Manchester, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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