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Featured Apartments in Manchester, CT
Clocktower Mill / Velvet Mill
Convenient Location...Historic Building...24-Hour Maintenance...
Manchester CT, 06040
Beacon Hill
Heat and hot water included...Short commute to Hartford or Springfield...Spacious bedrooms with lots of closet space...
Manchester CT, 06040
Brook Haven Condominiums
Private Front and Back Entrance...Close to Interstae 84 and Buckland Mall...Walk to Restaurants, Shopping and Fitness. Heat and Hot Water Included
Manchester CT, 06040
Lofts at the Mills
We're dreaming big and you can too with these beautifully restored, historic mill homes. All homes have enormous windows, wide open spaces, and eclectic charm. Select your unique studio, 1, 2, or 3 Bedroom apartment customized to fit your lifestyle.
Manchester CT, 06040
Manchester Green
Heat & Hot Water Included...On Bus Line...Just Off Interstate 384...
Manchester CT, 06040

Manchester, CT
Overview of Manchester
Located just across the river from the state capital of Hartford, the town of Manchester, Connecticut, offers residents access to a major city while still maintaining a small town feel.
People seeking Manchester apartments for rent will find themselves in a town that has beautiful parks, a top-notch school system, a variety of great areas to live and all the amenities they need.
Living in Manchester, CT
The town of Manchester began its history as part of Hartford. Originally known to the Europeans as Five Mile Tract, the area was settled in 1673. Over the next decades, Manchester came to be known as Orford Parish and was part of East Hartford.
In the early 1800s residents of Orford Parish began to speak of creating their own town and in 1823 the town of Manchester was incorporated. Like many Connecticut towns, Manchester was heavily involved in the Industrial Revolution, as the area became famous for its silk fabrics and threads. In addition, the town's Cheney Brothers company created new silk processing techniques. The Great Depression hit the town hard but a construction boom in the decades following the Second World War helped to revitalize the area.
People looking for apartments for rent in Manchester, Conn., will have a number of places to choose from. Those looking for an easy commute might want to live close by to Interstate 84, which runs through the northern part of the town, while those hoping to live in a quieter area may wish to look in the southern part, which is close to a number of parts.
Manchester Work and Study
A variety of industries currently operate in Manchester. The top employer is the town itself, which has nearly 1,700 people on its payroll. The next largest employer is Manchester Memorial Hospital, which employs 1,550 people. Other companies with a substantial presence in the town are GE Aviation, retailer J.C. Penney Company and the Journal Publishing Co., which publishes a number of papers throughout the region.
People with apartments in Manchester will also be able to take advantage of all the employment opportunities in Hartford, which is known around the world for its insurance industry.
Students in the town can attend Manchester Community College, or they can commute to a number of schools in the area. The University of Connecticut's main campus, in Storrs, is less than 20 miles from Manchester and has a number of top programs and well-known sports teams, particularly the men's and women's basketball squads. In addition, the University of Hartford and Trinity College are close by.
Rentals in Manchester, CT and Cost of Living
Manchester, CT offers a variety of rental housing options for its residents. According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, the median gross rent in the town from 2008 to 2010 was $938.
Manchester Attractions and Special Events
Sports enthusiasts will find that Manchester has much to offer. The town is just a 10 minute drive from Rentschler Field, the home of UConn's football team. In addition the stadium often hosts concerts and other events as well. People should be also sure to check out a UConn basketball game, either on campus at Storrs or at the XL Center in Hartford.
People looking for quieter activities will have plenty to do as well, as there are more than 1,000 acres of parkland in the town.
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