
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY from $750 (142 Rentals)


111-115-115 Lyell Ave

19 Texas St

15 Edmonds St

Harris Park

93-95-95 Stratford Park

100 Fairbanks St

165 Atkinson St

65 Arbutus St

88 Fairbanks St, Unit 88
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307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307

Lakewood Manor Apartments

72 Lincoln Ave

North Glen Apartments

Poplar Gardens

Creek House Commons

28 Bly St

28.5 Bly St

490 Glenwood Ave

1321 North St
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218-220-220 Congress Ave

301 Weaver St

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73 Leo St, Unit Upstairs

218 Congress Ave

105 Ontario St

36 Nye Park

Barbara Manor

Parklane Apartments

Crescent Gardens

Rochester Highlands
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Cobblestone Court Apartments

Fleming Creek Townhomes

Rochester Commons at Cambridge Court

25-27-27 Karnes St

74 Stewart St

30 Hickory St

640 Magee Ave

74-78 Stewart St

Imperial North Apartment Homes

Woodridge Apartments
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South Wedge Commons

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1115 Monroe Ave, Unit 2

Chili Garden Apartments

Northgate Manor

349 Broadway, Unit 3

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396 Norton St, Unit 1

1165-1167-1167 Maple St

Franklin Street Apartments

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941 Arnett Blvd, Unit 941 Arnett Blvd.

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553 Britton Rd, 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 | $1,231 | $650 | $1,955 |
| Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $750 | $7,044 |
| Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $750 | $4,320 |
| Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $995 | $7,506 |
| Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $975 | $3,990 |
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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 $995.
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 $2,329.
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 1,056 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 $335 which is $1,994 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.
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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.