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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alexander Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (59 Rentals)
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$829 - $1,929Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Normandie Apartments
253-255 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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$830 - $2,4801 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Triangle - Student Housing
30 East AveRochester, NY 14604
268 Hamilton St
RochesterNY14620
196 4th St
RochesterNY14605
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Shelbourne Apartments
517 University AveRochester, NY 14607
32-34-34 Diringer Pl
RochesterNY14609
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The Lofts at Michaels-Stern
87 N Clinton AveRochester, NY 14604
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$950 - $1,725Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Grand Alexander
268 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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The Whittier
270 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Franklin Street Apartments
132-140 Franklin StRochester, NY 14604
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The Lofts at Searle
179-189 St. Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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The Smith Gormly
180 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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111 On East
111 East AveRochester, NY 14604
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652 University Ave, Unit 652.5
652 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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Station 55
55 Railroad StRochester, NY 14609
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Edge of the Wedge
739 Clinton Ave SRochester, NY 14620
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$1,099 - $1,749Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Columbus Building
50 Chestnut StRochester, NY 14604
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Water Street Commons
165-189 N Water StRochester, NY 14604
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The Ambassador
86 S Union StRochester, NY 14607
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420 Oxford St
RochesterNY14607
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Hive@155 and Hive Andrews
155-169 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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The Edmond
55 Exchange BlvdRochester, NY 14614
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$1,189 - $2,795Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 2, 2026
VIDA Apartments and Townhomes
47 Savannah StRochester, NY 14607
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Riverview Industrie Lofts
168-170 N Water StRochester, NY 14604
175 Avenue E
RochesterNY14604
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95 Woodlawn St
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233 Westminster Rd
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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 | $1,163 | $829 | $2,088 |
| Alexander 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $795 | $9,359 |
| Alexander 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Alexander 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $1,375 | $4,570 |
| Alexander 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $2,300 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Alexander Neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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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 $829. The Triangle - Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Alexander apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| The Triangle - Student Housing | H | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| 49 Troup St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 260 East Broad | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Whittier | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Lofts at Searle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexander, NY
As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexander area is the $1.19 price per square foot 6 Hinsdale St Model at 6 Hinsdale St, Unit 2 in the in the Alexander neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Alexander apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,735 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Sector 10 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. |
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| 6 Hinsdale St, Unit 2 | 6 Hinsdale St | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 308 Park Ave, Unit #2 | 308 Park Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| North Plymouth Terrace | 2A | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 262 Meigs St, Unit 262 Apt 1 | 262 Meigs St | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Parazin Lofts | 1 bedroom 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 652 University Ave, Unit 652.5 | 652 University Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Liberty Lofts | 110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.94 |
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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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexander?
The cheapest apartment in Alexander is The Triangle - Student Housing which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Alexander costs $2,399.
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 49 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 $286 which is $2,113 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexander.
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