
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alexander Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (163 Rentals)
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51 Rutgers St

The Triangle

Normandie Apartments

957 Monroe Ave

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522 South Ave, Unit 1

Franklin Street Apartments

59 Amherst St

Arnold Park Apartments

The Grand Alexander
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The Ambassador

Berkeley Court

The Lofts at Searle

300 Meigs St

693 Park Ave

171-179 Berkeley St

85 Meigs St

The Columbus Building

111 On East

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews
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47 Elmhurst St

145 S. Fitzhugh

281 S Goodman St

9 Lafayette Pl

48 Harlem St

175 Pearl St

South & Hickory Place

Edge of the Wedge

936 Monroe Ave

103 Laburnam Crescent
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334 University Ave

289 Pearl St

279-A S Goodman St

291 Pearl St

583 Averill Ave

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The Hive @ 151

83 Meigs St

Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

134 Lewis St

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21 Beacon St, Unit upper
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151 St Paul St

The Edmond

Station 55

32 Tracy St

9 Pearl St

161-163 Hamilton St

699 Park Ave

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

The Button Lofts

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 | $1,241 | $775 | $1,928 |
| Alexander 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $830 | $3,394 |
| Alexander 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,228 | $1,200 | $5,000 |
| Alexander 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,725 | $1,750 | $5,950 |
| Alexander 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,430 | $1,950 | $3,150 |
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There are currently 163 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 Shelbourne Apartments priced from $775. Normandie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Alexander apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbourne Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| 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 |
| 221 Alexander St | 221-4 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Berkeley Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| The Ambassador | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| The Lofts at Searle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive 155 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexander, NY
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexander area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Alexander apartment is the 0BR/1BA 1420 Model at Station 55 starting at $1,800 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Plymouth Terrace | 2A | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Station 55 | 0BR/1BA 1420 | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 318 Scio St, Unit Down | 318 Scio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Water Street Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
| Liberty Lofts | 110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive 155 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.26 |
| Shelbourne Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.29 |
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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 Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Alexander costs $2,400.
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 21 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 $134 which is $2,266 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexander.
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