Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manhattan Square Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (165 Rentals)

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522 South Ave, Unit 1
$850
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$850
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

522 South Ave, Unit 1

522 South AveRochester, NY 14620
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property at 85 Meigs St

$995

Studio Rentals

Available Aug 8

85 Meigs St

RochesterNY14607

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property at 175 Pearl St

$1,095 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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175 Pearl St

RochesterNY14607
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346 S Goodman St
$1,100 - $1,400
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$1,100 - $1,400
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346 S Goodman St

346 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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property at 583 Averill Ave

$1,050 - $1,175

1 Bedroom Rentals

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607

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21 Beacon St, Unit upper
$1,200
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$1,200
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 10

21 Beacon St, Unit upper

21 Beacon StRochester, NY 14607
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The Hive @ 151
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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 151 St Paul St

$1,250 - $1,550

Studio Rentals

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151 St Paul St

RochesterNY14604

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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 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 Manhattan Square apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio,1BA$850
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
221 Alexander St221-4Studio,1BA$900
The AmbassadorSTUDIOStudio,1BA$975
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Square, NY

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manhattan Square area is the $0.37 price per square foot 52 Cypress St Model at Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing! in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Manhattan Square apartment is the 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace starting at $1,350 with a $0.93 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.
Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing!52 Cypress St4BR,2.5BA$0.37
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Station 550BR/1BA 1420Studio ,1BA$1.27
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
318 Scio St, Unit Down318 Scio St2BR,1BA$1.19
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1.5BA$1.40
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.26
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29

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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 $1,045.

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 $2,500.

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 17 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 $399 which is $2,101 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan Square.

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