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Average Rent in Manchester, NH & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Manchester, NH. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,241/mo
▲ +5.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,700/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
50
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Manchester, NH
5 listed units across 3 buildings in Manchester, NH dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $102/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galactic Services | Unit 8 | $2,350 | $2,000 | $350 |
| Galactic Services | Unit 7 | $1,975 | $1,925 | $50 |
| The Chandler | Unit 3, 1 Bedroom | $2,445 | $2,395 | $50 |
| 75 Canal | Unit 2, Elm | $1,955 | $1,920 | $35 |
| The Chandler | Unit 6 | $2,385 | $2,360 | $25 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Manchester, NH
Compare average rent across Manchester, NH neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | $2,270 | ▲ $140 | $1,713 | 5 | 34 |
| West Side | $2,266 | ▲ $282 | $1,925 | 3 | 9 |
| Manchester 03104 | $2,147 | ▼ $32 | $1,700 | 2 | 5 |
| Manchester 03109 | $1,878 | ▲ $51 | $1,820 | 1 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Manchester, NH?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Manchester, NH is $2,241 per month across 11 apartment communities and 50 available units. Rents have increased $123 (5.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is North East Apartment Community starting at $1,700/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,904/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,065/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,268/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,765/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,325/mo.
Prices range from $1,700 to $3,463 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 11 units are currently listed.
Manchester, NH Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,093 | - | 10 |
| July 2026 | $2,234 | +$141 | 12 |
| August 2026 | $2,293 | +$59 | 10 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Manchester, NH
Rent Prices by Apartment in Manchester, NH
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Apartment Community | $1,700/mo | $2,234/mo | 4 | 4 |
| 75 Canal | $1,713/mo | $2,406/mo | 8 | 4.6 |
| Galactic Services | $1,750/mo | $2,001/mo | 11 | 4.1 |
| Bedford Block | $1,799/mo | $1,799/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
| Woodedge Estates | $1,820/mo | $1,878/mo | 2 | 3 |
| Carisbrooke at Manchester | $1,925/mo | $2,264/mo | 6 | 3.8 |
| Wall Street Tower | $1,950/mo | $2,286/mo | 7 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Manchester, NH
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$90,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,241/mo.
Comfortable income
$108,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,700/mo), you need to earn at least $68,000/year.
Median household income in Manchester, NH is $77,415 , about 28% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Manchester, NH
Overall prices in Manchester, NH runs above the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 105.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Manchester, NH's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,241 |
| Utilities | $549 |
| Groceries | $533 |
| Transportation | $1,308 |
| Healthcare | $638 |
| Other goods and services | $1,021 |
| Estimated total | $6,290/mo |
Population
115,415
Median household income
$77,415
Census median rent
$1,465/mo
Rent as % of income
30.5%
Median age
37.9
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Manchester, NH Apartments
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