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

52 Lorimer St

111-115-115 Lyell Ave

537-537.5-5375 Lyell Ave

115 Parkway

950 St Paul St
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276 Parkway, Unit Lower

Buckingham Commons

131-163-163 State St

20 Myrtle Hill Park

Bridge Square Lofts

Ellwanger & Barry Building

35 Petrel St
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86 Parkway

SoHo Center

The Mills at High Falls

Center City Place

5-265 Locust St

626 Jay St

10 Locust St
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60 Romeyn St

North Plymouth Terrace
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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $800 | $2,090 |
| Brown Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $895 | $3,500 |
| Brown Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $1,250 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 23 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
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Square Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Ellwanger & Barry Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Square Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 276 Parkway, Unit Lower | 276 Parkway | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Ellwanger & Barry Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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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Written by: Patrick Ryan
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