
Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY Under $900 (65 Rentals)


Highland Bay Apartments

Lofts at Gold Street

Walk to U of R & Strong Hospital | Renovated

957 Monroe Ave

Normandie Apartments

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404 Birr St, Unit 3

The Triangle

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132 Flower City Park, Unit 132 Flower City Park
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525 E Main St, Unit 2

60 Rowley St

111-115-115 Lyell Ave

45 Chamberlain St

51 Rutgers St

209 Spencer St

52 Lorimer St
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60 Lime St

6-7 Calihan Park

96 Rutgers St

353 Ravine Ave

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221 Alexander St

214-216 kenwood ave

2005 DEWEY Ave

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The Mills at High Falls

Susan Apartments

The Gardens At Town Center Senior 55+

Gateway Senior Independent Living 50+

Huntington Park Apartments

950 Bay St

310 Meigs Street

Townhomes at Monroe and Crossman

Haddon Hall Apartments

Ridgecrest Court
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971 Norton St

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119 Ashland St

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Carter Street Apartments

The Eastman Reserve

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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 Under $900 | $1,239 | $750 | $2,151 |
| Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $1,541 | $800 | $3,394 |
| Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $1,844 | $795 | $4,596 |
| Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $2,280 | $1,100 | $5,950 |
| Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $2,060 | $815 | $3,400 |
| Rochester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $775 | $2,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester
How much are Studio apartments in Rochester?
There are currently 479 Studio Apartments in Rochester with rent ranges from $750 to $2,151 with an average price of $1,239.
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 $3,394 with an average monthly rent of $1,541.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Rochester cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Rochester range from $795 to $4,596. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,844.
How expensive are Rochester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 229 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Rochester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $5,950 - averaging $2,280 for the location.
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