1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY (569 Rentals)

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Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 04, 2025

There are currently 2039 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Rochester, NY that range in price from $500 to $5,113. Webster, Outer Brighton Fairport and North Marketview Heights are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Rochester with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Webster196$1,429$500
Outer Brighton Fairport101$1,575$775
North Marketview Heights83$1,600$775
Downtown Rochester82$1,631$500
Swillburg78$1,635$775
Highland District76$1,635$775
Plymouth Exchange75$1,635$500
Upper Monroe75$1,635$806
Mayors Heights73$1,635$500
Susan B Anthony71$1,621$500

Largest Available Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rochester, NY is found at Temple Building in the Sector 10 neighborhood and is 1,500 square feet priced from $2,490. LaCroix Court Apartments in the Homestead Heights neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,050 square feet and currently listed start at $1,324. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rochester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Temple Building1BR/2BA 15001,500 Sq Ft$2,490
LaCroix Court Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with balcony1,050 Sq Ft$1,324
The Club at Waters Edge (Luxury Apartments)1 Bed 1 Bath1,040 Sq Ft$2,600
The Button Lofts1 Bedroom1,030 Sq Ft$1,250
Liberty Lofts110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath738 Sq Ft$1,499
Spectra at Sibley SquareOne Bedroom471 Sq Ft$1,849

Cheapest Available Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rochester, NY is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $895 at 950 Bay St in the Sector 8 neighborhood. The second most affordable Rochester 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Franklin Street Apartments starting at $950 in the Sector 10 neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rochester is currently $1,607. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rochester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
950 Bay St1 Bedroom$895
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom$950
Greece Commons1 Bedroom Deluxe$959
Lakewood Manor Apartments1 Bedroom$960
The Smith Gormly504$1,000
2269 Lyell Ave1 Bed, 1 bath$1,025

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Rochester Overview

Hovering just behind the massive New York City and Buffalo regions to lay claim to the third most populated city in all of New York, Rochester is a growing metropolis offering a winning combination of universities, amenities and an on-the-rise job market. Add to that captivating scenic beauty and a garage rock scene that rivals some of the best in the nation, and it quickly becomes apparent as to why so many New Yorkers choose to call Rochester home.

Why live in Rochester, NY?

Home to a large number of schools and businesses, Rochester has remained a popular draw due to its economic growth and abundance of scenic, waterfront beauty. A diverse mix of young and old residents can be found across Rochester neighborhoods and its popular downtown, which is ripe with world-class restaurants, nightclubs and taverns.

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Getting Around Rochester, NY

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Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Rochester Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Rochester with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Rochester is at 950 Bay St listed at $895.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Rochester Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rochester is $1,607.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Rochester Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rochester is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $2,490 at Temple Building.

What is the average size for Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Rochester is currently 374 sq ft.

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