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151 St Paul St

RochesterNY14604
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1123 Portland Ave, Unit Up
$1,395

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1123 Portland AveRochester, NY 14621
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property at 117 Pollard Ave
$1,400
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117 Pollard Ave

RochesterNY14612
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$1,400
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30 Hickory St

RochesterNY14620
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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.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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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.