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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brown Square Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (19 Rentals)
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30 W Broad St
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North Plymouth Terrace
116 W Main StRochester, NY 14614
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Ellwanger & Barry Building
39 State StRochester, NY 14614
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242 W Main StRochester, NY 14614
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Buckingham Commons
85 Allen StRochester, NY 14608
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SoHo Center
90 Canal StRochester, NY 14608
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The Mills at High Falls
312 State StRochester, NY 14608
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Center City Place
131-163 State StRochester, NY 14614
5-265 Locust St
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Brown Square, Rochester, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brown Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Square Studio Apartments | $1,325 | $1,325 | $1,325 |
| Brown Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $800 | $1,950 |
| Brown Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $975 | $3,500 |
| Brown Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brown Square Neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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Cheapest Available Brown Square Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brown Square area of Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at North Plymouth Terrace priced from $1,350. Ellwanger & Barry Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Brown Square apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Plymouth Terrace | 3D | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Ellwanger & Barry Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Buckingham Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Cascade District Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brown Square, NY
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brown Square area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Brown Square apartment is the One Bedroom, One Bath Model at Buckingham Commons starting at $1,575 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brown Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Plymouth Terrace | 2A | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Buckingham Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Cascade District Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Ellwanger & Barry Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brown Square Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brown Square?
The cheapest apartment in Brown Square is North Plymouth Terrace which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Brown Square costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brown Square?
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 1 regular apartments in Brown Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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