Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY from $800 (192 Rentals)

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36 Cambridge St
$900
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$900 - $1,850
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$900 - $1,850
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36 Cambridge St

36 Cambridge StRochester, NY 14607
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90 Alexander St, Unit 1
$950
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90 Alexander St, Unit 1

90 Alexander StRochester, NY 14620
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487 South Ave, Unit 0
$950
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$950
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$950
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487 South Ave, Unit 0

487 South AveRochester, NY 14620
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367 West Ave
$1,000
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$1,000 - $1,275
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$1,000 - $1,275
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367 West Ave

367 West AveRochester, NY 14611
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79 Bond St, Unit D
$1,000
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$1,000
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$1,000
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79 Bond St, Unit D

79 Bond StRochester, NY 14620
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346 S Goodman St, Unit 3
$1,050
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$1,050
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346 S Goodman St, Unit 3

346 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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property at 583 Averill Ave

$1,095 - $1,250

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607

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$1,095 - $1,250

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48 Harlem St

RochesterNY14607
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95 Rutgers St, Unit #1
$1,100
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$1,100
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95 Rutgers St, Unit #1

95 Rutgers StRochester, NY 14607
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155 Akron St, Unit 1
$1,100
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$1,100
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155 Akron St, Unit 1

155 Akron StRochester, NY 14609
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property at 2729 Dewey Ave

$1,100 - $1,375

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2729 Dewey Ave

RochesterNY14616

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochester Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rochester?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rochester is under $980.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?

The cheapest apartment in Rochester is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,404.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rochester?

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 814 regular apartments in Rochester 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 Rochester?

Cheap apartments in Rochester have an average cost of $296 which is $2,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.

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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Beyond the Finger Lakes: Unveiling Rochester's 7 Best-Value Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Patrick Ryan

There has never been a better time to live in Rochester.  Also known as the Young Lion of the West and Flower City, Rochester is an underrated living space within the gorgeous Finger Lakes region.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.