What is the average apartment size in Manchester?

The average size for a Manchester, NH apartment is 851 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 $2,048 per month, a 3.11% increase from last year’s average of $1,986.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Manchester?

In Manchester, studios rent for $1,589 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,897 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,124 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,557 per month

What is the average apartment size in Manchester?

The typical apartment in Manchester offers about 851 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 474 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 675 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 945 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,224 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester include Straw - Smyth ($1,831/month), Wellington ($2,048/month), and Northwest Manchester ($2,097/month), all below the citywide average of $2,048.

Manchester, NH Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Manchester ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Manchester?

In Manchester, 51% of households rent while 49% 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 $2,048, a 3.11% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,986.

Studio Apartments at $1,589 offer the most budget-friendly option with 474 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 675 square feet for $1,897, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,124 offer 945 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,224 sq ft) for $2,557, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Manchester, NH

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,048	851 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,589	474 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,897	675 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,124	945 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,557	1,224 sq. ft.

Manchester, NH rent trends

Rental prices in Manchester, NH have increased by 3.11% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,986 to $2,048.

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

The largest share of rentals in Manchester, NH (53%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Manchester, NH?

25,135 or 51% of the households in Manchester, NH are renter-occupied while 24,411 or 49% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Manchester?

Straw - Smyth $1,831/month

Wellington $2,048/month

Northwest Manchester $2,097/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,048/month.

Average Rent in Manchester, NH By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Manchester	$2,222
Northwest Manchester	$2,097
Wellington	$2,048
Straw - Smyth	$1,831

Manchester | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Manchester is 6% higher than in Northwest Manchester

$2,222

Downtown Manchester rent is 9% higher than Manchester average

Average Rent $2,222

$2,097

Northwest Manchester rent is 2% higher than Manchester average

Average Rent $2,097

How Manchester Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Manchester	$2,048
Nashua	$2,158
Dover	$1,822
Portsmouth	$2,469
Lowell, MA	$2,269
Haverhill, MA	$2,380
Lawrence, MA	$2,282

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.