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Rochester, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY

Pricing Updated: 12/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $706 to $10,939 with an overall median price of $2,197. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Maplewood at $950, Northwest Quadrant at $950, and Northeast Quadrant at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Maplewood$1,325$950102
Northwest Quadrant$1,325$950100
Northeast Quadrant$1,422$85013
Edgerton$1,495$85012
Outer Irondequoit$1,544$79572
Beechwood$1,650$79543
South Marketview Heights$1,650$1,00021
19th Ward$1,700$1,0458
Southwest Quadrant$1,700$80016
Charlotte$1,714$79519

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments in the East End neighborhood priced from $829. The Triangle - Student Housing in the Sector 10 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$829
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
950 Bay StStudioStudio,1BA$850
260 East BroadOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$875
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$915
Little Creek ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $0.94 price per square foot 50 Darwin St Model at 50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up in the in the Highland District neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,735 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up50 Darwin St2BR,2BA$0.94
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX1BR,1BA$1.14
308 Park Ave, Unit #2308 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$1.00
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5652 University Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$0.94
386 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 03386 Ridgeway Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
1099 S Clinton Ave, Unit apt 21099 S Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
4285 Lake Ave4285 Lake Ave1BR,1BA$1.14

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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

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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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 $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?

The cheapest apartment in Rochester is The Triangle - Student Housing which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,197.

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 1,297 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 $374 which is $1,823 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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