
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alexander Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (62 Rentals)
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The Triangle - Student Housing

626 University Ave

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

103 Troup St

The Grand Alexander

Franklin Street Apartments
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79-79.5-795 Alexander St

420 Oxford St

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

111 On East

Edge of the Wedge

The Columbus Building

28 Rowley St

7 Lafayette Pl

164-166-166 Meigs St
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The Ambassador

5 Karges Pl

The Edmond

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Riverview Industrie Lofts

126-128-128 Laburnam Crescent

264 Hamilton St, Unit 260 Hamilton St
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214-216-216 Andrews St

652 University Ave, Unit 652.5

Water Street Commons
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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 |
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Alexander Studio Apartments | $1,197 | $779 | $2,088 |
Alexander 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $830 | $6,702 |
Alexander 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,095 | $5,900 |
Alexander 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,661 | $1,550 | $4,570 |
Alexander 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,378 | $2,095 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Alexander Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alexander area of Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Triangle - Student Housing priced from $830. 49 Troup St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Alexander apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Triangle - Student Housing | H | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
49 Troup St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $925 |
The Whittier | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $935 |
171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,000 |
The Smith Gormly | 504 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive 155 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
111 On East | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexander, NY
As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexander area is the $1.31 price per square foot 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Alexander apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,760 with a $1.28 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 Rowley St | 6 Rowley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Warner Lofts | 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Parazin Lofts | 1 bedroom 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
46 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 46 Alexander St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5 | 652 University Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
The Smith Gormly | 504 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Liberty Lofts | 110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
23 Alexander St, Unit 2 | 23 Alexander St | 2BR,1.5BA | $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 $1,000.
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 $2,300.
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 35 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 $245 which is $2,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexander.
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