Cheap Homes for Rent in Manhattan Square Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $800 (10 Rentals)

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221 Alexander St

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 Stanton 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
StantonStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$775
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Square, NY

As of May 07, 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
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1.5BA$1.40
63 Marshall St, Unit REAR63 Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.44
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern7071BR,1BA$1.32
111 On East1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42
23 Oxford St, Unit 23 Oxford St. Apt 323 Oxford St2BR,1BA$1.11

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manhattan Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Manhattan Square?

There are currently 441 Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Square, NY with pricing that ranges from $800 to $6,806. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Manhattan Square ranging from $800 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Manhattan Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Manhattan Square ranges from $800 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,772.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Manhattan Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Manhattan Square range from $1,450 to $5,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,697 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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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