Cheap Homes for Rent in the Alexander Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $925 (12 Rentals)

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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 $849. 957 Monroe Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Alexander apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio,1BA$850
The AmbassadorSTUDIOStudio,1BA$975
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
The Columbus BuildingStudio 7th FloorStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexander, NY

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexander area is the $1.06 price per square foot 185 Rutgers St Model at 185 Rutgers St, Unit Apt 3 in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Alexander apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Tower280 starting at $1,725 with a $1.26 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
185 Rutgers St, Unit Apt 3185 Rutgers St2BR,1BA$1.06
Tower280Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
39 Edmonds St, Unit Apt A39 Edmonds St2BR,1BA$1.25
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1.5 Bath JR1BR,1.5BA$1.43
2 Regent St, Unit #42 Regent St2BR,1BA$1.33
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30
Liberty Lofts110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den1BR,1BA$1.41
38 Comfort St, Unit UP38 Comfort St1BR,1BA$1.22
The Hive @ 151StudioStudio ,1BA$1.48
525 E Main St, Unit 2525 E Main StStudio ,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander

What type of rentals are currently available in Alexander?

There are currently 463 Apartments for Rent in Alexander, NY with pricing that ranges from $700 to $7,059. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alexander ranging from $925 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alexander?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alexander ranges from $925 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,965.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Alexander?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Alexander range from $1,470 to $5,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,786 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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