Apartments for Rent by Owner in Rochester, NY (19 Rentals)

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6 Portsmouth Ter, Unit 1
$2,395
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6 Portsmouth Ter, Unit 1

6 Portsmouth TerRochester, NY 14607
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396 Norton St, Unit 1
$1,300
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396 Norton St, Unit 1

396 Norton StRochester, NY 14621
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220 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1
$1,200
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220 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1

220 Glenwood AveRochester, NY 14613
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87 McNaughton St, Unit 87
$1,300
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87 McNaughton St, Unit 87

87 McNaughton StRochester, NY 14606
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983 Portland Ave
$1,500
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$1,500

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983 Portland Ave

983 Portland AveRochester, NY 14621
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155 Akron St, Unit 1
$995
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155 Akron St, Unit 1

155 Akron StRochester, NY 14609
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367 West Ave
$1,000 - $1,275
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$1,000 - $1,275

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367 West Ave

367 West AveRochester, NY 14611
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36 Cambridge St
$1,800 - $1,850
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$1,800 - $1,850

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36 Cambridge St

36 Cambridge StRochester, NY 14607
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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Rochester Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Rochester?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Rochester is at 155 Akron St, Unit 1 listed at $995.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Rochester Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Rochester is $1,634.

What is the largest For rent By Owner Rochester Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Rochester is a 1,929 square feet unit starting from $1,300 at 87 McNaughton St, Unit 87.

What is the average size for Rochester For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Rochester is currently at 1,108 sq ft.

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