Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
Manchester, Richmond, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Manchester

$1,500/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Manchester is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Manchester

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 2% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Manchester run $1,362 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,293

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,362

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,650

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,255

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,293

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,362

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,255

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last year

22%

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$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,847
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manchester, Richmond, VA is 19% lower than the median rent in Byrd Park, Richmond, VA.

Discover rentals in Manchester, Richmond, VA

1411 Bainbridge St #200 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Manchester apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 18

1411 Bainbridge St #214 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Manchester apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 5

City View Place - Photo 1 of 1

3m 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

1400 Bainbridge St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Manchester apartment for rent in Richmond

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 14

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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 $1,500 per month as of June 6, 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 2% 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 $450 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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