Cheap Homes for Rent in Monroe County, NY from $700 (43 Rentals)

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property at 166 Scottsville Rd

$800

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$800

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$800

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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166 Scottsville Rd

RochesterNY14611
property at 18 Deland Park a

$850

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$850

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$850

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Deland Park a

FairportNY14450
property at 137 Shelbourne Rd

$850

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$850

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$850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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137 Shelbourne Rd

RochesterNY14620
property at 230 Pullman Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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230 Pullman Ave, Unit #1

230 Pullman Ave
RochesterNY14615
property at 372 Glenwood Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

372 Glenwood Ave, Unit 3

372 Glenwood Ave
RochesterNY14613

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property at 115 Sterling St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

115 Sterling St

RochesterNY14606
property at 30 W Broad St

$1,280 - $2,290

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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30 W Broad St

RochesterNY14614
property at 490 Ames St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

490 Ames St, Unit Upstairs

490 Ames St
RochesterNY14606

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property at 287 Electric Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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287 Electric Ave

RochesterNY14613
property at 140 Winchester St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

140 Winchester St

RochesterNY14615

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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 Brockport Landing priced from $675. Enclave at Brockport has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brockport Landing0x1S1BLStudio,1BA$675
Enclave at Brockport1 Student bedroom in a 4 BR, 2 BA apartment4BR,2BA$685
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio,1BA$850
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio,1BA$925
Berkeley CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$945
2005 DEWEY Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$950
Greece CommonsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, NY

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe County area is the $0.67 price per square foot 87 McNaughton St Model at 87 McNaughton St, Unit 87 in the in the Dutchtown neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Monroe County apartment is the 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace starting at $1,350 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Sector 10 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.
87 McNaughton St, Unit 8787 McNaughton St2BR,1BA$0.67
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
127 Selye Terrace, Unit 1 Down stairs127 Selye Terrace2BR,1BA$1.17
Lofts at Gold StreetPremium - Private Bedroom in a shared 2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.17
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
141 Congress Ave, Unit 139141 Congress Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
The Marshall Rochester2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.04
90 Alexander St, Unit 190 Alexander St1BR,1BA$1.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe County

What type of rentals are currently available in Monroe County?

There are currently 1625 Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, NY with pricing that ranges from $675 to $7,756. There are also 192 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monroe County ranging from $725 to $5,998.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Monroe County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monroe County ranges from $725 to $5,998 with an average monthly rent of $2,253.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Monroe County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Monroe County range from $995 to $7,756, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $685.

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