Rent in Manchester, CT
Across Manchester's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,930 a month, with figures from $1,465–$2,290. The highest typical rent is in 06042 ($2,035) and the lowest in 06040 ($1,658). Owner-occupied homes in Capitol Planning Region pay about 1.99% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,340 | $1,176–$1,705 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,540 | $1,200–$1,830 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,930 | $1,465–$2,290 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $2,295 | $1,474–$2,730 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $2,540 | $1,953–$3,010 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Manchester ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Manchester, CT?
- About $1,930 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,465–$2,290. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Manchester, CT?
- About $1,540 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,200–$1,830. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Manchester, CT?
- About $2,295 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,474–$2,730. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Manchester, CT?
- About $1,340 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,176–$1,705. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Manchester, CT?
- About $2,540 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,953–$3,010. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Manchester ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 06042 has the highest typical rent at $2,035 a month, and 06040 the lowest at $1,658.
- What is the property tax rate in Manchester, CT?
- Owner-occupied homes in Capitol Planning Region pay a typical 1.99% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Manchester rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).