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522 South Ave, Unit 1
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522 South Ave, Unit 1

522 South AveRochester, NY 14620
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property at 950 St Paul St

$850 - $1,250

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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950 St Paul St

RochesterNY14605

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property at 85 Meigs St

$995

Studio Rentals

Available Aug 8

85 Meigs St

RochesterNY14607
property at 115 Parkway

$1,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

115 Parkway

RochesterNY14608

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 97 Rohr St

$1,025 - $1,175

2 Bedroom Rentals

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97 Rohr St

RochesterNY14605

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $715 to $5,950 with an overall median price of $2,289. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Maplewood at $950, Northwest Quadrant at $950, and Edgerton 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$1,250$95081
Northwest Quadrant$1,250$95074
Edgerton$1,275$85021
19th Ward$1,475$1,0504
Outer Irondequoit$1,500$85059
Southwest Quadrant$1,500$1,0508
Charlotte$1,850$1,07916
Northeast Quadrant$1,950$90022
Upper Falls$1,950$85012
Beechwood$1,995$77535

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Shelbourne Apartments in the Sector 10 neighborhood priced from $775. Normandie Apartments in the East End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio,1BA$850
221 Alexander St221-4Studio,1BA$900
2005 DEWEY Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$900
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Presidential Estates1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$950
Greece CommonsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$950
333 Rosewood Ter2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
Berkeley CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $0.37 price per square foot 52 Cypress St Model at Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing! in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 96-98 Durnan St Model at 96-98 Durnan St, Unit 96 starting at $1,650 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant 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.
Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing!52 Cypress St4BR,2.5BA$0.37
96-98 Durnan St, Unit 9696-98 Durnan St2BR,1BA$0.83
87 McNaughton St, Unit 8787 McNaughton St2BR,1BA$0.67
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Lofts at Gold StreetPremium - Private Bedroom in a shared 2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.17
318 Scio St, Unit Down318 Scio St2BR,1BA$1.19
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
192 Bartlett St, Unit 192192 Bartlett St3BR,1BA$1.18
220 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1220 Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
The Marshall Rochester2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.08

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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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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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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 $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?

The cheapest apartment in Rochester is 2005 DEWEY Ave which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,289.

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 734 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 $359 which is $1,930 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rochester College Rentals: Finding the Best Value Neighborhoods for Students

Written by: Patrick Ryan

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.