Average Rent in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

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Current Versus Historical Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA Rents

Manchester-by-the-Sea rentals average $3,250 for a 1-bedroom rental to $8,075 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,900, or roughly $46 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,000 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $427 (17.61%) year-over-year from $2,423 to $2,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $390 (10.66%) year-over-year from $3,660 to $4,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $733 (-15.17%) year-over-year from $4,833 to $4,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $350 (-4.46%) year-over-year from $7,850 to $7,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.64% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.55% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$75.84	$2,850	$2,423 (17.61%)	$3,250 (-12.31%)
2 BR	$50.82	$4,050	$3,660 (10.66%)	$3,575 (13.29%)
3 BR	$24.79	$4,100	$4,833 (-15.17%)	$3,120 (31.41%)
4+ BR	$29.18	$7,500	$7,850 (-4.46%)	$5,946 (26.14%)

Historical Rents in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

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Top Cities Near Manchester-by-the-Sea

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Manchester-by-the-Sea. The average rent in Manchester-by-the-Sea is currently $2,650 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Salem, MA, with an average rent of $2,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA is Salem, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,650 per month.

Let's compare Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 32.31% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA are about 29.73% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 32.20% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Salem, MA	$1,925	$2,200	$2,600	$2,650

Top Neighborhoods Near Manchester-by-the-Sea

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Manchester-by-the-Sea

There are a total of 1 counties located by Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. One county in the area is Salem, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,650. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Salem, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,650, Salem, MA is the most expensive county by Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA is 32.31% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA is 29.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Salem, MA	$1,925	$2,200	$2,600	$2,650

Top Zipcodes Near Manchester-by-the-Sea

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Frequently Asked Questions - Manchester-by-the-Sea Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,250 and an average price per square feet of $75.84. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Manchester-by-the-Sea.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,700 and an average price per square feet of $50.82. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Manchester-by-the-Sea.

How have rent prices in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA is around $3,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.