Straw-Smyth

Manchester, NH

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Straw-Smyth - Manchester, NH

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An old-fashioned neighborhood bordering Downtown Manchester

Quaint Walkable Outdoors Great Location Museum

Straw-Smyth is a large urban neighborhood with a quaint charm bordering Downtown Manchester. Boasting tree-lined streets, elegant historic residences, modern farmhouse-style homes, and brick apartment buildings, Straw-Smyth has a variety of affordable and upscale rental options available. This wooded locale has some of the city’s largest parks. For walking trails, tennis courts, and sports field, head to Derryfield Park, a 76-acre green space beside the famed Weston Observatory. During the winter, locals flock to the McIntyre Ski Area to enjoy the slopes or take skiing lessons. Straw-Smyth is also home to the renowned Currier Museum of Art with its exhibits of modern American and European art. Head across the street and you can take an art class at the Currier Art Center. The neighborhood has several great restaurants and shops, but since Downtown Manchester is within walking distance many residents go to the heart of the city for more shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Straw-Smyth is $1,118 for a studio, $1,336 for one bedroom, $1,481 for two bedrooms, and $2,213 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Straw-Smyth has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 336 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,118/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 577 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,336/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 746 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,481/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,062 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,213/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Amoskeag Fishways
  • SEE Science Center
  • Massabesic Audubon Center
  • Charmingfare Farm
  • The Educational Farm

Military Bases

Airports

  • Manchester Boston Regional
  • Portsmouth International at Pease

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.