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Rochester, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $706 to $8,250 with an overall median price of $2,533. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northeast Quadrant at $825, South Marketview Heights at $825, and Upper Falls at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northeast Quadrant$1,475$82520
South Marketview Heights$1,495$8257
Upper Falls$1,500$8008
Brown Square$1,525$80010
Southwest Quadrant$1,550$84515
19th Ward$1,600$9959
United Neighbors Together$1,600$80041
Charlotte$1,714$92023
Dutchtown$2,000$800174
Highland$2,007$84524

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Triangle - Student Housing in the Sector 10 neighborhood priced from $830. Townhomes at Monroe and Crossman in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
Townhomes at Monroe and CrossmanStudioStudio,1BA$850
950 Bay StStudioStudio,1BA$850
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$875
49 Troup Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$900
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio,1BA$900
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $0.85 price per square foot 7 Roosevelt St Model at 7 Roosevelt St in the in the Ellwanger Barry neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 34 Werner Park Model at 34 Werner Park, Unit 34 Werner starting at $1,650 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Highland District 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.
7 Roosevelt St7 Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$0.85
34 Werner Park, Unit 34 Werner34 Werner Park3BR,2BA$0.83
Lofts at Gold Street4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$0.65
183 Norton St, Unit #1 - DOWNSTAIRS183 Norton St2BR,1BA$0.63
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment432 Frederick Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.08
453 Clay Ave, Unit Dn453 Clay Ave2BR,1BA$0.93
246 Norton St, Unit Up246 Norton St3BR,1BA$1.14
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
The Smith Gormly5041BR,1BA$1.00
36 Woodward St, Unit 136 Woodward St1BR,1BA$1.10

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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

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  • 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 $925.

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 $2,533.

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 660 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 $341 which is $2,192 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.

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