
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY from $400 with Utilities Included (136 Rentals)
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Shelbourne Apartments

The Triangle

Normandie Apartments

Highland Bay Apartments

Franklin Street Apartments

The Grand Alexander

The Ambassador

Berkeley Court

171-179 Berkeley St
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.

The Columbus Building

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

111 On East

Rochester Highlands

Grecian Gardens Apartments

145 S. Fitzhugh

Hamlet Court Apartments

Poplar Gardens

North Glen Apartments

Chili Garden Apartments
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Windsor Gardens Apartments

Woodridge Apartments

Rochester Commons at Cambridge Court

Wedgewood West

Crescent Gardens

Little Creek Apartments

2269 Lyell Ave

South & Hickory Place

Brambury Ridge Apartments

Elmwood Court
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Northgate Manor

Elmwood Manor Apartments and Townhouses

Fielding Garden Senior (55+) Apartments

Creek House Commons

2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY

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The Hive @ 151

Chili Heights Apartments

Highland Manor Apartments

Clintwood Apartments

Cobblestone Court Apartments
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Springlake Apartments & Townhouses

Larkin Creek at Elmridge

Briar Manor

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

The Linc

Buckingham Commons

Community Manor Apartments

Hillside Manor Apartments

Orchard View Senior Apartments

Imperial South
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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 | $1,242 | $715 | $1,955 |
| Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $800 | $3,394 |
| Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $895 | $5,231 |
| Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $1,075 | $5,950 |
| Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $895 | $3,400 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.
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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.
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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.

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.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.