
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY from $800 (134 Rentals)


39 Parkway

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522 South Ave, Unit #2, Unit #2

710 Jay St

93-95-95 Stratford Park

52 Lorimer St

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23 Oxford St, Unit 23 Oxford St. Apt 3, Unit 23 Oxford St. Apt 3

2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY

Harris Park

86-88-88 Baycliff Dr
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11 Renwood St

59 Edmonds St

Lakewood Manor Apartments

1902-1902 Dewey Ave

Creek House Commons

28 Bly St

36 Nye Park

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73 Leo St, Unit Upstairs, Unit Upstairs

142-144-144 Bowman St

301 Weaver St
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490 Glenwood Ave

336 Melville St

1321 North St

88 Fairbanks St, Unit 88, Unit 88

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169 Glide St, Unit Apt 2, Unit Apt 2

North Glen Apartments

Parklane Apartments

Barbara Manor

Cobblestone Court Apartments

Rochester Commons at Cambridge Court
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640 Magee Ave

300 Meigs St

224 Shelter St

12 Madison St

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141 Congress Ave, Unit 139, Unit 139

19-21-21 Cornell St

Woodridge Apartments

Rochester Highlands

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367 West Ave

South Wedge Commons
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Northgate Manor

Chili Garden Apartments

Coolidge Apartments

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142-144 Ohio St, Unit UNIT #2, Unit UNIT #2

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396 Norton St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1165-1167-1167 Maple St

Crescent Gardens

553 Britton Rd, Unit Uppr

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87 McNaughton St, Unit 87, Unit 87

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37 Varden St, Unit Up, Unit Up
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,249 | $758 | $1,955 |
| Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $800 | $6,696 |
| Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $800 | $5,126 |
| Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,404 | $995 | $7,756 |
| Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $995 | $2,800 |
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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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Rochester is Lakewood Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,374.
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 1,021 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 $303 which is $2,071 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.
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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.