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Normandie Apartments

East and Park Ave Apartments (Formerly Rochester City Apartments)

Arnold Park Apartments

The Ambassador

Grecian Gardens Apartments
Rochester College Rentals: Finding the Best Value Neighborhoods for Students
Find your new digs in Rochester! We highlight the best value neighborhoods with safe, walkable, and affordable rental options close to all of the city’s postsecondary institutions.

Chili Garden Apartments

Fleming Creek Townhomes

Poplar Gardens

Little Creek Apartments

Elmwood Court

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The Hive @ 151

Parklane Apartments
Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

Highland Manor Apartments

Springlake Apartments & Townhouses

South Wedge Commons

The Columbus Building

65 College Ave

Hillside Manor Apartments

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2 Regent St, Unit #4
Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

265 Alexander St

Northside Manor Apartments

Greystone Apartments

Ridgedale Manor

Presidential Estates

Glenora Gardens

Monroe Ave Apartments (Formerly Rochester City Apartments)
How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

Cedar Commons
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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 | $1,243 | $750 | $1,955 |
| Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $595 | $3,394 |
| Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $795 | $4,596 |
| Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,301 | $1,100 | $5,950 |
| Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $815 | $3,200 |
| Rochester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $775 | $2,600 |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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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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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 $1,590.
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 726 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 $388 which is $1,202 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.
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Rochester College Rentals: Finding the Best Value Neighborhoods for Students
Written by: Patrick Ryan
Rochester has emerged as one of the most promising cities in America. Home to a wide variety of tech companies, the “Young Lion of the West” also has affordable housing.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.
