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49 Troup St

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Mayflower Apartments

Parkwin and 1200 Park Avenue

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North Dohr Apartments

400 Main St
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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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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 Shelbourne Apartments which is listed at $775, 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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