Average Rent in Manchester, NH

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Current Versus Historical Manchester, NH Rents

Manchester rentals average $1,579 for a studio rental to $4,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-5.92%) year-over-year from $1,691 to $1,591. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $184 (10.92%) year-over-year from $1,686 to $1,871. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-1.25%) year-over-year from $1,975 to $1,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $113 (4.75%) year-over-year from $2,387 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $433 (15.66%) year-over-year from $2,767 to $3,200. 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 up by 17.57% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.04% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.69% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$46.21	$1,591	$1,691 (-5.92%)	$1,375 (15.70%)
1 BR	$36.50	$1,871	$1,686 (10.92%)	$1,616 (15.77%)
2 BR	$27.49	$1,950	$1,975 (-1.25%)	$1,825 (6.85%)
3 BR	$21.07	$2,500	$2,387 (4.75%)	$2,084 (19.95%)
4+ BR	$22.90	$3,200	$2,767 (15.66%)	$2,456 (30.31%)

Historical Rents in Manchester, NH

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Top Cities Near Manchester

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Manchester. The average rent in Manchester is currently $2,600 per month. Our records show that Nashua, NH, with an average rent of $2,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Manchester, NH is Nashua, NH. Monthly rents here are on average $2,600 per month.

Let's compare Manchester, NH's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 20.88% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Manchester, NH are about 25.90% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Manchester, NH in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Nashua, NH	N/A	$2,235	$2,455	$2,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Manchester

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Manchester

There are a total of 2 counties located by Manchester, NH. Some of these counties include Manchester, NH and Nashua, NH. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $26 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Manchester, NH. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,600, Nashua, NH is the most expensive county by Manchester, NH.

Typically, rent for studios in Manchester, NH is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Manchester, NH is 10.44% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Manchester, NH is 12.95% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Manchester, NH	$1,579	$1,849	$1,950	$2,000
Nashua, NH	N/A	$2,235	$2,455	$2,600

Top Zipcodes Near Manchester

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Manchester Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Manchester, NH?

The average monthly rental price for Manchester, NH apartments for rent is approximately $2,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Manchester, NH 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, NH.

How much is a studio apartment in Manchester, NH?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,579 and an average price per square feet of $46.21. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Manchester.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Manchester, NH?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,849 and an average price per square feet of $36.50. There are a total of 47 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Manchester.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Manchester, NH?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $27.49. There are a total of 77 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Manchester.

How have rent prices in Manchester, NH changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Manchester, NH can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Manchester, NH?

A reasonable rent price in Manchester, NH is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.