What is the average apartment size in Manchester?

The average size for a Manchester, MO apartment is 944 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Manchester is $1,201 per month, a 0.15% decrease from last years average of $1,203.

What is the average apartment size in Manchester?

The typical apartment in Manchester offers about 944 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Manchester, MO Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Manchester ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 91% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Manchester?

In Manchester, 28% of households rent while 72% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Manchester is $1,201, a 0.15% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,203.

One-bedroom apartments provide 678 square feet for $1,074, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,221 offer 988 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Manchester, MO

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,201	944 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,074	678 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,221	988 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Manchester, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Manchester, MO have decreased by 0.15% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,203 to $1,201.

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

The largest share of rentals in Manchester, MO (91%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Manchester, MO?

2,056 or 28% of the households in Manchester, MO are renter-occupied while 5,364 or 72% are owner-occupied.

How Manchester Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Manchester	$1,201
Kansas City	$1,316
Saint Louis	$1,390
Florissant	$1,038
Independence	$1,186
Saint Charles	$1,444
Springfield	$1,113
Lee's Summit	$1,542
O'Fallon	$1,522
Creve Coeur	$1,426
Raymore	$1,519
Chesterfield	$1,649
Ballwin	$1,447
University City, MO	$1,540
Clayton, MO	$2,441
Overland, MO	$906
Maryland Heights, MO	$1,221
Fenton, MO	$1,283
Arnold, MO	$1,238
Saint Ann, MO	$976
Valley Park, MO	$1,512

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.