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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY

Pricing Updated: 03/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $700 to $10,849 with an overall median price of $2,265. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Upper Falls at $845, Edgerton at $795, and Maplewood at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Upper Falls$1,300$8458
Edgerton$1,347$79521
Maplewood$1,395$795108
Northwest Quadrant$1,395$795101
Northeast Quadrant$1,440$1,0509
19th Ward$1,450$1,1504
Southwest Quadrant$1,450$1,1009
Northland Lyceum$1,645$830186
Charlotte$1,714$92018
Outer Irondequoit$1,714$75079

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 $875. 49 Troup St in the East End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Columbus BuildingS 7Studio,1BA$949
Greece CommonsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$950
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$950
The TriangleF1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

As of March 11, 2026 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 529 Parsells Ave Model at 529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor starting at $1,600 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Sector 8 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
529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor529 Parsells Ave3BR,1BA$0.94
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
150 Mount Read Blvd, Unit Lower150 Mount Read Blvd2BR,1BA$1.20
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
142-144 Ohio St, Unit DN142-144 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.20
404 Birr St, Unit 2404 Birr St1BR,1BA$0.89
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern7071BR,1BA$1.02

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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 $965.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?

The cheapest apartment in Rochester is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,265.

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 1,138 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 $408 which is $1,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.

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