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Cheapest Available Monroe County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe County, NY is a Studio unit found at Viking Apartments and Townhouses priced from $800. Enclave at Brockport has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viking Apartments and TownhousesSB-Studio DeluxeStudio,1BA$800
Enclave at Brockport3 Student units available! One bedroom in 3 BR,...3BR,2BA$805
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
950 Bay StStudioStudio,1BA$850
Townhomes at Monroe and CrossmanStudioStudio,1BA$850
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$875
Brockport Landing1x1A1BL1BR,1BA$875
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$875
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, NY

As of September 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monroe County 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 Monroe County apartment is the 529 Parsells Ave Model at 529 Parsells Ave, Unit UP 2nd Floor starting at $1,400 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Sector 8 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monroe County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7 Roosevelt St7 Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$0.85
529 Parsells Ave, Unit UP 2nd Floor529 Parsells Ave2BR,1BA$0.82
1208 S Plymouth Ave, Unit 12081208 S Plymouth Ave4BR,2BA$1.20
550 Parsells Ave, Unit 550 Parsells ave550 Parsells Ave3BR,1BA$1.03
804 Arnett Blvd, Unit 804 Arnett804 Arnett Blvd2BR,1BA$1.17
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
318 Scio St, Unit #1318 Scio St2BR,1BA$1.19
46 Alexander St, Unit 146 Alexander St2BR,1BA$1.09
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
The Smith Gormly5041BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Monroe County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monroe County is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monroe County?

The cheapest apartment in Monroe County is Brockport Landing which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Monroe County costs $2,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monroe County?

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 65 regular apartments in Monroe County 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 Monroe County?

Cheap apartments in Monroe County have an average cost of $573 which is $1,677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monroe County.

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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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