Cheap Homes for Rent in Monroe County, NY from $700 (51 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Monroe County.

property at 4359 Lake Ave

$875

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$875

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$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4359 Lake Ave, Unit 4361 Lake Ave. - 3

4359 Lake Ave
RochesterNY14612
property at 641 N Goodman St

$950 - $1,095

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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641 N Goodman St

RochesterNY14609

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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

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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

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490 Ames St, Unit Upstairs

490 Ames St
RochesterNY14606

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property at 40 Brandywine Ter

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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40 Brandywine Ter

RochesterNY14623
property at 235 Flower City Park

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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235 Flower City Park

RochesterNY14615
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

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property at 41 Crittenden Blvd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

41 Crittenden Blvd

RochesterNY14620

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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 in the Brockport neighborhood priced from $675. Enclave at Brockport in the Brockport neighborhood 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
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio,1BA$850
221 Alexander St221-4Studio,1BA$900
2005 DEWEY Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$900
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
East and Park Ave Apartments (Formerly Rochester City Apartments)Colby Apts - Studio, RenovatedStudio,1BA$925
Greece CommonsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$950
Presidential Estates1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, NY

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe County area is the $0.54 price per square foot 175 Rosewood Ter Model at 175 Rosewood Ter, Unit 175 rosewood terrace in the in the Sector 8 neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Monroe County apartment is the 52 Cypress St Model at Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing! starting at $850 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant 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.
175 Rosewood Ter, Unit 175 rosewood terrace175 Rosewood Ter3BR,1BA$0.54
Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing!52 Cypress St4BR,2.5BA$0.37
87 McNaughton St, Unit 8787 McNaughton St2BR,1BA$0.67
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Lofts at Gold StreetPremium - Private Bedroom in a shared 2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.17
318 Scio St, Unit Down318 Scio St2BR,1BA$1.19
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
192 Bartlett St, Unit 192192 Bartlett St3BR,1BA$1.18
The Marshall Rochester2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe County

What type of rentals are currently available in Monroe County?

There are currently 1655 Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, NY with pricing that ranges from $675 to $5,950. There are also 232 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monroe County ranging from $250 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 $250 to $5,998 with an average monthly rent of $2,085.

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 $1,100 to $5,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $685.

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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