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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Manchester is $1,961 per month, a 0.4% increase from last years average of $1,953.

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.

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 46% 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: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Manchester is $1,961, a 0.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,953.

One-bedroom apartments provide 827 square feet for $1,747, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,053 offer 1,091 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,392 sq ft) for $2,565, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Manchester, CT

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,961	1,005 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,747	827 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,053	1,091 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,565	1,392 sq. ft.

Manchester, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Manchester, CT have increased by 0.4% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,953 to $1,961.

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

The largest share of rentals in Manchester, CT (46%) 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.

How Manchester Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Manchester	$1,961
New Haven	$2,337
Norwalk	$2,881
Stamford	$3,007
Meriden	$1,686
Middletown	$1,847
Bridgeport	$1,857
New London	$1,656
Waterbury	$1,471
Norwich	$1,640
Danbury	$2,556
Hartford	$1,656
Vernon	$1,697
West Hartford	$2,453
New Britain	$1,547
Farmington	$2,192
Rocky Hill	$2,000
Downtown Hartford	$1,943
Bloomfield Town	$2,461
Glastonbury Town	$2,393
Simsbury Town	$2,398

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.