What is the average apartment size in Manchester?

The average size for a Manchester, TN apartment is 787 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 $1,141 per month, a 1.79% increase from last years average of $1,121.

What is the average apartment size in Manchester?

The typical apartment in Manchester offers about 787 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Manchester, TN Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Manchester?

In Manchester, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Manchester is $1,141, a 1.79% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,121.

One-bedroom apartments provide 626 square feet for $1,099, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,165 offer 881 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Manchester, TN

Last updated: February 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,141	787 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,099	626 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,165	881 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Manchester, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Manchester, TN have increased by 1.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,121 to $1,141.

Do most people rent or own in Manchester, TN?

2,154 or 45% of the households in Manchester, TN are renter-occupied while 2,622 or 55% are owner-occupied.

How Manchester Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Manchester	$1,141
Memphis	$1,134
Nashville	$1,825
Knoxville	$1,732
Clarksville	$1,275
Murfreesboro	$1,572
Chattanooga	$1,450
Antioch	$1,465
Gallatin	$1,559
La Vergne	$1,726
Madison	$1,425
Smyrna	$1,556
Lewisburg, TN	$1,148
Shelbyville, TN	$1,175

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.