
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alexander Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $408 (159 Rentals)
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51 Rutgers St

The Triangle

Normandie Apartments

957 Monroe Ave

Franklin Street Apartments

Arnold Park Apartments

The Grand Alexander

6 Fairmount St

247 Meigs St
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381 Meigs St

85 Meigs St

9 Lafayette Pl

171-179 Berkeley St

583 Averill Ave

The Columbus Building

Water Street Commons

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12 Alvin Pl, Unit 2nd floor

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38 Comfort St, Unit UP

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews
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154 Park Ave

The Residences at Alex Park

145 S. Fitzhugh

175 Pearl St

281 S Goodman St

195 Meigs St

74-78 Grand Ave

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43 Brighton St, Unit 43B

Edge of the Wedge

South & Hickory Place
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111 On East

936 Monroe Ave

324-326-326 Mt Hope Ave

334 University Ave

283 Pearl St

271-273-273 Pearl St

The Lofts at Searle

192 N Union St

579 University Ave, Unit 7

353-355 Alexander St
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71 Harvard St, Unit 71 Harvard dn

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The Hive @ 151

214-216-216 Andrews St

Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

The Edmond

Station 55

9 Pearl St

242 Oxford St

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115 Vassar St

110 Park Ave, Unit 110-5
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Alexander, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alexander?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Studio Apartments | $1,260 | $700 | $2,151 |
| Alexander 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $830 | $6,761 |
| Alexander 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,210 | $1,100 | $8,945 |
| Alexander 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $1,470 | $5,950 |
| Alexander 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,150 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Alexander Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alexander area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments priced from $849. 957 Monroe Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Alexander apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| 957 Monroe Ave | Studio Heat Included | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Columbus Building | Studio 7th Floor | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive 155 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| 67 S Washington St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexander, NY
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexander area is the $1.06 price per square foot 185 Rutgers St Model at 185 Rutgers St, Unit Apt 3 in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Alexander apartment is the 221 Milburn St Model at 221 Milburn St, Unit 7 Berkshire St starting at $1,950 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Alexander neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexander apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Rutgers St, Unit Apt 3 | 185 Rutgers St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 221 Milburn St, Unit 7 Berkshire St | 221 Milburn St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| Tower280 | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 318 Scio St, Unit Down | 318 Scio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath JR | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| 2 Regent St, Unit #4 | 2 Regent St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
| Liberty Lofts | 110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 38 Comfort St, Unit UP | 38 Comfort St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 12 Alvin Pl, Unit 2nd floor | 12 Alvin Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alexander Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alexander?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alexander is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexander?
The cheapest apartment in Alexander is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Alexander costs $1,645.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alexander?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Alexander that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Alexander?
Cheap apartments in Alexander have an average cost of $136 which is $1,509 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexander.
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