Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alexander Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (59 Rentals)

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Midtown Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Manor Apartments

475 E Broad StRochester, NY 14607
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Andrews Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andrews Terrace

125 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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St. Simon's Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

St. Simon's Terrace

360 St Paul StRochester, NY 14605
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Gibbs Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gibbs Place

35 Chestnut StRochester, NY 14604
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East End Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East End Apartments

325 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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119 Ashland St
Studio Apartments

119 Ashland St

119 Ashland StRochester, NY 14620
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Stanton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton

240 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Shelbourne Apartments
Studio Apartments

Shelbourne Apartments

517 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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Berkeley Court
Studio Apartments

Berkeley Court

214 Berkeley StRochester, NY 14607
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Park Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Square Apartments

10 Manhattan Square DrRochester, NY 14607
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Alexander, Rochester, NY Local Guide

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 $799. Shelbourne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Alexander apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie ApartmentsEfficiency Renovated SmallStudio,1BA$799
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$825
262 S Goodman StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$825
49 Troup Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
The Columbus BuildingEfficiency Studios (7th floor)Studio,1BA$850
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$900
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,000
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
46-48 Harlem1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexander, NY

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexander area is the $0.97 price per square foot 76 Alexander St Model at 76 Alexander St, Unit 1 in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Alexander apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at 246-254 Park Ave starting at $1,750 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexander apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
76 Alexander St, Unit 176 Alexander St3BR,1.5BA$0.97
246-254 Park Ave3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$0.98
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment432 Frederick Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.08
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
318 Scio St, Unit #1318 Scio St2BR,1BA$1.19
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Water Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
83 Laburnam Cres, Unit 1-Lower83 Laburnam Cres2BR,1BA$1.28
23 Hubbell Park, Unit Lower Apt23 Hubbell Park2BR,1BA$1.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alexander, Rochester, NY

Ranked #17

Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Rochester, New York. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexander?

The cheapest apartment in Alexander is 46-48 Harlem which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Alexander costs $3,250.

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 17 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 $212 which is $3,038 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexander.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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