What is the average apartment size in Manchester?

The average size for a Manchester, CT apartment is 1,005 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Manchester?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Manchester is $2,008 per month, a 5.69% increase from last year’s average of $1,900.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Manchester?

In Manchester, studios rent for $1,512 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,729 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,136 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,617 per month

What is the average apartment size in Manchester?

The typical apartment in Manchester offers about 1,005 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Manchester?

Studio apartments in Manchester average 576 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 827 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,091 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,392 sq. ft.

Manchester, CT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Manchester?

The typical rent budget in Manchester ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Manchester?

In Manchester, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Manchester is $2,008, a 5.69% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,900.

Studio Apartments at $1,512 offer the most budget-friendly option with 576 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 827 square feet for $1,729, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,136 offer 1,091 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,392 sq ft) for $2,617, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Manchester, CT

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,008	1,005 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,512	576 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,729	827 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,136	1,091 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,617	1,392 sq. ft.

Manchester, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Manchester, CT have increased by 5.69% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,900 to $2,008.

What's the typical rent budget in Manchester, CT?

The largest share of rentals in Manchester, CT (48%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Manchester, CT?

6,985 or 45% of the households in Manchester, CT are renter-occupied while 8,643 or 55% are owner-occupied.

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How Manchester Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Manchester	$2,008
Norwalk	$2,836
New Haven	$2,287
Stamford	$2,955
Bridgeport	$1,712
Meriden	$1,650
Middletown	$1,866
Waterbury	$1,489
Norwich	$1,600
New London	$1,682
West Haven	$1,549
Hartford	$1,592
New Britain	$1,552
Vernon	$1,693
West Hartford	$2,168
Farmington	$2,134
Downtown Hartford	$1,862
Rocky Hill	$1,877
Simsbury Town	$2,437
Bloomfield Town	$2,415
Glastonbury Town	$2,494

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Manchester apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.