Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alexander Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (60 Rentals)

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property at 28 Rowley St

$1,095 - $1,695

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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28 Rowley St

RochesterNY14607

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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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Monroe Ave Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Ave Apartments

986 Monroe AveRochester, NY 14620
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Stanton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton

240 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Haddon Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haddon Hall Apartments

505 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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262 S Goodman St
Studio Apartments

262 S Goodman St

262 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Shelbourne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shelbourne Apartments

517 University AveRochester, 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 1 Bed unit found at The Triangle priced from $830. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The TriangleH1BR,1BA$830
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Berkeley CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$895
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
The Columbus BuildingS 7Studio,1BA$999
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexander, NY

As of January 19, 2026 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 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St starting at $2,095 with a $1.31 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.
6 Hinsdale St, Unit 26 Hinsdale St3BR,2BA$1.19
6 Rowley St6 Rowley St3BR,1BA$1.31
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$1.00
1322 E Main St1322 E Main St3BR,1BA$1.24
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$1.30
44 Exchange BlvdUnit 22BR,1BA$1.48
25 Beacon St, Unit down25 Beacon St1BR,1BA$1.39
304 Hamilton St, Unit 304304 Hamilton St2BR,1BA$1.33
21 Beacon St, Unit lower21 Beacon St1BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alexander, Rochester, NY

Ranked #8

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,045.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexander?

The cheapest apartment in Alexander is The Triangle which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Alexander costs $3,800.

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 12 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 $225 which is $3,575 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexander.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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