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Rochester, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY

Pricing Updated: 05/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $655 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $2,274. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Charlotte at $703, 19th Ward at $975, and Southwest Quadrant at $950. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Charlotte$1,354$70348
19th Ward$1,500$9759
Southwest Quadrant$1,500$95010
Dutchtown$1,825$700138
Susan B Anthony$1,825$700185
Mayors Heights$1,850$700181
Plymouth Exchange$1,897$700182
Genesee Jefferson$1,900$700172
Highland$1,942$90056
Strong$1,947$895110

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Charlotte Harbortown Highrise in the Charlotte neighborhood priced from $703. 49 Troup Street in the East End 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
Charlotte Harbortown HighriseStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$703
49 Troup Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
950 Bay St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$895
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio,1BA$900
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$900
Orchard Place2 Bed / 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$903
Greece CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

As of May 12, 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 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Sector 10 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
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1.13
7 Beechwood St, Unit 77 Beechwood St3BR,1BA$1.00
119 Monica St, Unit 119119 Monica St3BR,1BA$1.16
Lofts at Gold Street2x2 Premium2BR,2BA$1.14
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Cedars Of Chili2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
36 Cambridge St, Unit Lower36 Cambridge St2BR,1BA$0.86
1737 Saint Paul St, Unit DnRear1737 Saint Paul St2BR,1BA$1.11
Orchard Place2 Bed / 1 Bath Townhome2BR,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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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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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 $905.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?

The cheapest apartment in Rochester is Charlotte Harbortown Highrise which is listed at $821, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,274.

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 326 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 $347 which is $1,927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.

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