
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, NY from $400 (325 Rentals)
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Brockport Landing

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1099 S Clinton Ave, Unit 5

Harris Park

450 Meigs St

1378-1382-1382 Dewey Ave

320 Meigs St

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52 Pannell Cir, Unit Room available

The Triangle

Phillips Village
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111-115-115 Lyell Ave

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29 S Main St, Unit 1A

85-87-87 Pullman Ave

Highland Bay Apartments

49 Troup St

626 University Ave

Franklin Street Apartments

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404 Birr St, Unit 2

106 Griffith St

Patriots Landing
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The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

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Lakewood Manor Apartments

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111 On East

The Columbus Building

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Greece Commons

The Grand Alexander

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Oliver Court

424 Ames St

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58 Edmonds St, Unit Apt 4

950 St Paul St
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41 Cornell St

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282 Roxborough Rd, Unit 1

15 Lorenzo St

400 Main St

Chili Commons

171-179 Berkeley St

The Lofts at Searle

Poplar Gardens

40 Hubbell Park

201 Campbell Park
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195 Campbell Park

96 Liberty Pole Way

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57 S Main St Apt 2, Unit 2

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871 Lake Ave

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409 Raines Park, Unit 2

Rochester Highlands

Bradford Manor Apartments

Fleming Creek Townhomes

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

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Hilton Village Apartment Homes
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Monroe County, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monroe County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County Studio Apartments | $1,166 | $675 | $2,300 |
| Monroe County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $795 | $7,152 |
| Monroe County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $845 | $4,610 |
| Monroe County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $805 | $5,500 |
| Monroe County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $615 | $2,240 |
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Cheapest Available Monroe County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe County, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at Enclave at Brockport priced from $615. Brockport Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave at Brockport | 2 Student bedrooms in 4 BR, 2 BA apartment | 4BR,2BA | $615 |
| Brockport Landing | 0x1S1BL | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| 111 On East | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| The Columbus Building | S 7 | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, NY
As of March 03, 2026 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 1-Down 1st Floor starting at $1,600 with a $0.94 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 7 Roosevelt St | 7 Roosevelt St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor | 529 Parsells Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| North Plymouth Terrace | 2A | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 52 Pannell Cir, Unit Room available | 52 Pannell Cir | Studio ,2BA | $0.58 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Water Street Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307 | 307 Cedarwood Ter | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 404 Birr St, Unit 2 | 404 Birr St | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.98 |
| 409 Raines Park, Unit 2 | 409 Raines Park | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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 $949.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monroe County?
The cheapest apartment in Monroe County is Brockport Landing which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Monroe County costs $2,275.
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 115 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 $270 which is $2,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monroe County.
Expert Rental Resources
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