Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manhattan Square Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (60 Rentals)

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Midtown Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Manor Apartments

475 E Broad StRochester, NY 14607
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Andrews Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andrews Terrace

125 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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St. Simon's Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

St. Simon's Terrace

360 St Paul StRochester, NY 14605
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Gibbs Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gibbs Place

35 Chestnut StRochester, NY 14604
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East End Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East End Apartments

325 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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119 Ashland St
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119 Ashland St

119 Ashland StRochester, NY 14620
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Stanton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton

240 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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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 The Columbus Building priced from $850. Franklin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Manhattan Square apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Columbus BuildingEfficiency Studios (7th floor)Studio,1BA$850
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
49 Troup Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$900
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$925
The Grand AlexanderStudioStudio,1BA$950
The AmbassadorSTUDIOStudio,1BA$975
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Square, NY

As of April 11, 2025 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 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,650 with a $1.20 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.
7 Roosevelt St7 Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$0.85
Warner Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic2BR,1BA$1.20
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
The Button Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
38 Thayer St, Unit 3838 Thayer St2BR,1BA$1.48
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Liberty Lofts110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
Water Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
23 Hubbell Park, Unit Lower Apt23 Hubbell Park2BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY

Ranked #24

Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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®

94 / 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 $1,045.

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 $850, while the average apartment in Manhattan Square costs $2,297.

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 12 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 $223 which is $2,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan Square.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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