
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manhattan Square Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (58 Rentals)
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331 S Goodman St, Unit 3

630 University Ave

Normandie Apartments

The Columbus Building
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Townhomes at Monroe and Crossman

174 N Goodman St

368 Alexander St

219 Meigs St

15 Jacques St

Sanford Street Associates, LP

82 Adams St

The Grand Alexander

Franklin Street Apartments

The Ambassador
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104 Boardman St

172 Gibbs St

The Smith Gormly

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

8 Linwood Pl

79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up

44 Exchange Blvd

The Edmond

21 Beacon St, Unit upper

192 N Union St
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Riverview Industrie Lofts

486-488-488 S Goodman St

23 Hubbell Park, Unit Lower Apt

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

Water Street Commons
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Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manhattan Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Manhattan Square Studio Apartments | $1,209 | $795 | $2,088 |
Manhattan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $775 | $3,200 |
Manhattan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $895 | $5,000 |
Manhattan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $1,150 | $4,567 |
Manhattan Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,498 | $2,000 | $3,200 |
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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 $799. Shelbourne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Manhattan Square apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Normandie Apartments | Efficiency Renovated Small | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $825 |
262 S Goodman St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $825 |
49 Troup Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
The Columbus Building | Efficiency Studios (7th floor) | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,000 |
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
46-48 Harlem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Square, NY
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manhattan Square area is the $0.97 price per square foot 76 Alexander St Model at 76 Alexander St, Unit 1 in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Manhattan Square apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at 246-254 Park Ave starting at $1,750 with a $1.17 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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76 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 76 Alexander St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
246-254 Park Ave | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment | 432 Frederick Douglass St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
318 Scio St, Unit #1 | 318 Scio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Water Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
23 Hubbell Park, Unit Lower Apt | 23 Hubbell Park | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleManhattan Square, Rochester, NY
Ranked #16
Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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School 9 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
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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.
Getting Around the Manhattan Square Neighborhood in Rochester, NY
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manhattan Square?
The cheapest apartment in Manhattan Square is 46-48 Harlem which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Manhattan Square costs $3,250.
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 18 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 $204 which is $3,046 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan Square.
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