Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manhattan Square Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (88 Rentals)

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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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$1,200 - $1,645
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The Hive @ 151

151 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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143 Comfort St
$1,250
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143 Comfort St

143 Comfort StRochester, NY 14620
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$1,325 - $2,290

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30 W Broad St

RochesterNY14614

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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. Franklin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Manhattan Square apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The TriangleF1BR,1BA$965
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,045
46 Harlem St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
44 Exchange BlvdUnit 11BR,1BA$1,150
Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities IncludedOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
The Hive @ 151StudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Square, NY

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manhattan Square area is the $0.85 price per square foot 7 Roosevelt St Model at 7 Roosevelt St in the in the Ellwanger Barry neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Manhattan Square apartment is the 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St starting at $2,195 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the East End 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.
7 Roosevelt St7 Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$0.85
6 Rowley St6 Rowley St3BR,1BA$1.37
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Arnold Court2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.13
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1.5BA$1.40
140 Pennsylvania Ave140 Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35
143 Comfort St143 Comfort St2BR,1BA$1.39

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Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY

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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 $1,200.

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 $2,450.

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 28 regular apartments in Manhattan Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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