Rent to own Homes in Manchester, CT

Manchester is a township in Hartford County, CT. It is located just across the river from neighboring Hartford and has a population of 30,577. In 1672, it began as a farming community after being settled by colonists. Despite its relatively small size, it is home to four popular museums -- The Lutz Children's Museum, The Old Manchester Museum, The Fire Museum and Cheney Homestead Museum.

Manchester, CT is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $61,631 and a median rent of $1,147, the Manchester, CT rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Manchester, CT. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Manchester, CT rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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1 of 69 15 CHESTNUT ST
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Single Family Home
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
4
1
1260 ft2
1900
454 W PRESTON ST
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South West
Single Family Home
Hartford, CT 06114
4
2
1857 ft2
1925
Hot
1 of 2 43 RACE BROOK RD
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Single Family Home
West Hartford, CT 06107
3
2
1512 ft2
1956
Hot
1 of 37 196 CHESTER ST
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New London Civic Center
Single Family Home
New London, CT 06320
2
2
864 ft2
1988
141 GORHAM AVE
Rent To Own
Hamden
Single Family Home
Hamden, CT 06514
3
2
1821 ft2
1940
2 THOMPSON RD #A
Rent to Own Eligible
Verplanck
Townhouse/Condo
Manchester, CT 06040
2
2
952 ft2
1969
1 of 45 13 GREEN MANOR RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Buckley
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
3
2
1750 ft2
1951
158 HOLLISTER ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Bowers
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
3
2
1300 ft2
1992
1 of 101 50 MARSHALL RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
3
1
1222 ft2
1943
1 of 52 67 OAK ST
Rent to Own Eligible
East Side
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
3
2
2087 ft2
1877
New
95 Middle Tpke W
Rent to Own Eligible
Bowers
Townhouse/Condo
Manchester, CT 06040
2
1
850 ft2
1939
New
2 THOMPSON RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Verplanck
Townhouse/Condo
Manchester, CT 06040
2
2
952 ft2
1969
New
106 BRETTON RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Buckley
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
3
1
1229 ft2
1950
1 of 40 26 DELMONT ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Bowers
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
3
1
1200 ft2
1941
New
44 Esquire Dr
Rent to Own Eligible
Buckley
Townhouse/Condo
Manchester, CT 06042
2
2
1252 ft2
1973
1 of 99 53 OVERLOOK DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Buckley
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
3
1
1326 ft2
1949
1 of 47 18 ESSEX ST
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Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
3
2
1500 ft2
2004
1 of 34 279 HILLIARD ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Waddell
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
2
1
916 ft2
1941
1 of 131 15 LAKE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Buckley
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
4
1
1728 ft2
1942
New
37 GRIFFIN RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
3
1
1080 ft2
1943
1 of 22 39 ENGLEWOOD DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Waddell
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
3
1
1288 ft2
1950
1 of 158 20 CHILSTONE LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Highland Park
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
5
3
3722 ft2
2005
156 OAK ST
Rent to Own Eligible
East Side
Townhouse/Condo
Manchester, CT 06040
2
2
1472 ft2
1919
New
60 KENSINGTON ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Highland Park
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
3
1
1350 ft2
1929
187 Homestead St
Rent to Own Eligible
Waddell
Townhouse/Condo
Manchester, CT 06042
2
2
1136 ft2
1971
1 of 29 55 VIRGINIA RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Highland Park
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
3
1
1572 ft2
1955
1 of 68 23 WELLINGTON RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Highland Park
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
4
1
1768 ft2
1929
New
76 STEPHANIES WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Highland Park
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
3
2
1828 ft2
1999
1 of 67 48 STEEP HOLLOW LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Highland Park
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
3
1
1734 ft2
1939
1 of 72 47 E MAPLE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Highland Park
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
4
2
1920 ft2
1961
99 LAUREL ST
Rent to Own Eligible
West Side
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
3
2
1248 ft2
2004
1 of 50 188 Oak Grove St
Rent to Own Eligible
Highland Park
Townhouse/Condo
Manchester, CT 06040
2
2
1321 ft2
1985
319 WOODLAND ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Waddell
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
3
1
1144 ft2
1983
1 of 20 14 SAINT LAWRENCE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Verplanck
Townhouse/Condo
Manchester, CT 06040
6
3
3311 ft2
1907
1 of 32 14 LAWTON RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Buckley
Townhouse/Condo
Manchester, CT 06042
2
1
1555 ft2
1964
1 of 57 91 GREEN MANOR RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Buckley
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
3
1
1206 ft2
1950
1 of 30 90 CAMBRIDGE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Bowers
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
3
1
1428 ft2
1915
1 of 53 187 HIGH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
West Side
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
3
2
1040 ft2
1955
1 of 25 18 HUNNIFORD ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Center
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
3
2
1178 ft2
1987
95 GREENWOOD DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Buckley
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
3
2
1230 ft2
1952
1 of 56 39 MCKINLEY ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Verplanck
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06040
3
1
1254 ft2
1938
1 of 133 63 KNOLLWOOD RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Buckley
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
4
2
2145 ft2
1981
244 Oakland St
Rent to Own Eligible
Robertson
Townhouse/Condo
Manchester, CT 06042
2
2
1729 ft2
2004
New
29 LEO J LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Buckley
Single Family Home
Manchester, CT 06042
3
2
1488 ft2
1984
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Buying a Home in Manchester, CT

Manchester, CT is seeing rapid growth and Manchester, CT's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -24% below the 2024 national average. Manchester, CT is part of Hartford county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Hartford is 1.74% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

Median Home Price in Manchester, CT

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Top 3 Reasons to Live in Manchester, CT

Live the outdoor life! Those who want to lead an active life will be happy with what there is to offer in Manchester. With over 250 acres of manicured gardens, picnic areas, woodlands, ponds and sports facilities, Wickham Park is the perfect spot in Manchester to relax during the spring and summer months. Visitors and residents alike enjoy a great view over the nearby Hartford skyline. For those with an active disposition, there are a range of activities that can be enjoyed, including hiking, running and mountain biking. The Manchester Road Race is the second most popular road race in New England. It's the perfect opportunity for residents to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy research while testing their endurance on an over 4.7 miles race each Thanksgiving.

It's a buyer's market! Median real estate prices have fallen over the past year by roughly 4.9%, which represents a decline of around $9,849. For prospective buyers committed to settling in Manchester for a sustained period, it is an ideal long-term investment opportunity. There are early signs that the market is beginning to recover in Manchester, as median sales prices of three-bedroom properties have increased by 2.5% in 2014. This is particularly true among the areas of Central Manchester close to Turnpike Road and in the neighborhood around Main Street, with its recent renaissance of local businesses.

Get more for less! Manchester offers excellent value for the money compared to the rest of Connecticut. The median house prices are 35.1% lower than the state average, but remain roughly in line with the national average. There are a wide variety of single unit, rent to own homes in the Manchester area. The area of north Manchester around the Tolland Turnpike is the most affordable, while the leafy suburb properties close to South Main Street and Spring Street command the highest prices in the city.