Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brown Square Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (23 Rentals)

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276 Parkway, Unit Lower
$1,295
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276 Parkway, Unit Lower

276 ParkwayRochester, NY 14608
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SoHo Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoHo Center

90 Canal StRochester, NY 14608
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Center City Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Place

131-163 State StRochester, NY 14614
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Brown Square, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brown Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridge Square Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Ellwanger & Barry Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brown Square, NY

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brown Square area is the $1.69 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Bridge Square Lofts in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Brown Square apartment is the 276 Parkway Model at 276 Parkway, Unit Lower starting at $1,295 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Dutchtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brown Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridge Square Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.69
276 Parkway, Unit Lower276 Parkway2BR,1BA$1.47
Ellwanger & Barry Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96

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Brown Square, Rochester, NY

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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 Bridge Square Lofts which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Brown Square costs $1,537.

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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