Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manhattan Square Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (112 Rentals)

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36 Cambridge St
$900 - $1,850
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$900 - $1,850
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

36 Cambridge St

36 Cambridge StRochester, NY 14607
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487 South Ave, Unit 0
$950
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$950
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$950
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487 South Ave, Unit 0

487 South AveRochester, NY 14620
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90 Alexander St, Unit 1
$950
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$950
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$950
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90 Alexander St, Unit 1

90 Alexander StRochester, NY 14620
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property at 82 Adams St

$950 - $1,150

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

82 Adams St

RochesterNY14608
property at 85 Meigs St

$995

Studio Rentals

Available Jun 18

85 Meigs St

RochesterNY14607
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79 Bond St, Unit D
$1,000
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$1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 6

79 Bond St, Unit D

79 Bond StRochester, NY 14620
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95 Rutgers St, Unit #1
$1,100
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$1,100
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95 Rutgers St, Unit #1

95 Rutgers StRochester, NY 14607
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The Hive @ 151
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$1,200 - $1,645
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$1,200 - $1,645
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The Hive @ 151

151 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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property at 83 Meigs St

$1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 25

83 Meigs St

RochesterNY14607

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property at 151 St Paul St

$1,200 - $1,550

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151 St Paul St

RochesterNY14604
property at 48 Harlem St

$1,095 - $1,250

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48 Harlem St

RochesterNY14607
property at 583 Averill Ave

$1,095 - $1,250

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607

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Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manhattan Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Manhattan Square 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 Manhattan Square apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio,1BA$850
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Arnold Park ApartmentsMayflower House - Studio, RenovatedStudio,1BA$925
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
46 Harlem St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Square, NY

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manhattan Square area is the $1.04 price per square foot 16 Upton Park Model at 16 Upton Park, Unit 16.5 Upton Pk -Down in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Manhattan Square apartment is the 1 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic DLX Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,630 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manhattan Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16 Upton Park, Unit 16.5 Upton Pk -Down16 Upton Park3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic DLX1BR,1.5BA$1.04
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34
4 Carroll Pl, Unit 64 Carroll Pl2BR,1BA$1.40
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30
111 On East1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42
90 Alexander St, Unit 190 Alexander St1BR,1BA$1.06
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.38

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Rochester. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manhattan Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Manhattan Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Manhattan Square is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manhattan Square?

The cheapest apartment in Manhattan Square is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Manhattan Square costs $2,949.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manhattan Square?

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 20 regular apartments in Manhattan Square 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 Manhattan Square?

Cheap apartments in Manhattan Square have an average cost of $420 which is $2,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan Square.

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