
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY from $625 with Utilities Included (166 Rentals)
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Normandie Apartments

The Triangle

Highland Bay Apartments

Franklin Street Apartments

The Grand Alexander

171-179 Berkeley St

The Columbus Building

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews
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.

Rochester Highlands

Poplar Gardens

The Residences at Alex Park

Grecian Gardens Apartments

145 S. Fitzhugh

Hamlet Court Apartments

Woodridge Apartments

Windsor Gardens Apartments

Rochester Commons at Cambridge Court

Brambury Ridge Apartments
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Wedgewood West

Highland Manor Apartments

Little Creek Apartments

2269 Lyell Ave

South & Hickory Place

Community Manor Apartments

111 On East

Elmwood Court

Elmwood Manor Apartments and Townhouses

Fielding Garden Senior (55+) Apartments
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Northgate Manor

North Glen Apartments

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The Hive @ 151

2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY

Chili Garden Apartments

Chili Heights Apartments

Cobblestone Court Apartments

Clintwood Apartments

Springlake Apartments & Townhouses

The Ambassador
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Larkin Creek at Elmridge

Crescent Gardens

Briar Manor

Long Pond Shores Waterfront Apartments

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

Creek House Commons

Buckingham Commons

The Linc

Orchard View Senior Apartments

Hillside Manor Apartments
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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 | $1,260 | $700 | $2,500 |
| Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $625 | $6,971 |
| Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $745 | $8,957 |
| Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $1,100 | $8,010 |
| Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $815 | $3,400 |
| Rochester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $775 | $2,600 |
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Rochester is 1400 North Clinton which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $1,585.
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 673 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 $461 which is $1,124 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.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
Written by: Robin Stewart
Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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.
