
Studio Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY Under $1,000 (45 Rentals)


The Grand Alexander

Normandie Apartments

Highland Bay Apartments

East and Park Ave Apartments (Formerly Rochester City Apartments)

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

957 Monroe Ave

Harris Park
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1454 Dewey Ave

85 Meigs St

247 Meigs St

51 Rutgers St

353 Ravine Ave

96 Rutgers St

119 Ashland St

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310 Meigs Street
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Mayflower House

265 Driving Park Avenue

Winton Gardens Towers

SoHo Center

Midtown Manor Apartments

Riverview Highrise

Resolute Manor

East End Apartments

Gibbs Place
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Carter Street Apartments

Flower City Apartments

Haddon Hall Apartments

Monroe Ave Apartments

Townhomes at Monroe and Crossman

950 Bay St

221 Alexander St

Park Square Apartments

Berkeley Court
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49 Troup St

The Vasser Apartments

Westmont Apartments

East Avenue Apartments

East Boulevard Apartments

Greece Commons

North Dohr Apartments

400 Main St

Clayton Arms 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 | $1,261 | $700 | $2,500 |
| Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $625 | $6,971 |
| Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $745 | $8,942 |
| Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $1,100 | $8,010 |
| Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $815 | $3,400 |
| Rochester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $775 | $2,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Rochester Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Rochester with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Rochester is at Normandie Apartments listed at $849.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Rochester Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Rochester is $1,261.
What is the largest available Studio Rochester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rochester is a 963 square feet unit starting from $1,250 at The Lofts at Michaels-Stern.
What is the average size for Rochester Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Rochester is currently 550 sq ft.
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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.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
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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.

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