
Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY Under $1,200 (200 Rentals)


Westbrooke Commons Apartments and Townhomes

Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

Creekside Apartments

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The Hive @ 151

2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY

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220 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1

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307 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 307 Ridgeway

The Columbus Building

Chili Garden Apartments
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Long Pond Gardens Senior Apartment Homes

189 Milburn St

Hidden Creek

Creek House Commons

Fielding Garden Senior (55+) Apartments

Elmwood Manor Apartments and Townhouses

Northgate Manor

Elmwood Court

Kings Court Manor Apartment Homes

Emerald Estates
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Brambury Ridge Apartments

Lake Vista Apartment Homes

Edge of the Wedge

South & Hickory Place

2269 Lyell Ave

Little Creek Apartments

Lakewood Manor Apartments

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

Rochester Commons at Cambridge Court

Wedgewood West
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Barbara Manor

307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307

Woodridge Apartments

Fleming Creek Townhomes

Windsor Gardens Apartments

North Glen Apartments

Hamlet Court Apartments

Glenbrook Manor Apartment Homes

Innovation Square Student Housing

145 S. Fitzhugh
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Grecian Gardens Apartments

Rochester Highlands

111 On East

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367 West Ave

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155 Akron St, Unit 1

The Lofts at Searle

171-179 Berkeley St

The Ambassador

The Grand Alexander

Lofts at Gold Street
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Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $1,263 | $758 | $1,955 |
| Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,575 | $800 | $6,538 |
| Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,858 | $900 | $5,000 |
| Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,359 | $1,100 | $7,756 |
| Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,731 | $950 | $3,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester
How much are Studio apartments in Rochester?
There are currently 475 Studio Apartments in Rochester with rent ranges from $758 to $1,955 with an average price of $1,263.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Rochester Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Rochester ranges from $800 to $6,538 with an average monthly rent of $1,575.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Rochester cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Rochester range from $900 to $5,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,858.
How expensive are Rochester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 219 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Rochester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $7,756 - averaging $2,359 for the location.
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