Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brown Square Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (8 Rentals)

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property at 209 Spencer St

$800 - $850

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 15, 2026

209 Spencer St

RochesterNY14608
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SoHo Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoHo Center

90 Canal StRochester, NY 14608
  • Utilities Included

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property at 514 Lake Ave

$950

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 1, 2026

514 Lake Ave

RochesterNY14613
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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

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brown Square area of Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Buckingham Commons priced from $1,241. North Plymouth Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Brown Square apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1,241
North Plymouth Terrace3D1BR,1BA$1,450
Parazin Lofts1 bedroom 1bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brown Square, NY

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brown Square area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Brown Square apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cascade District Lofts starting at $2,300 with a $1.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$1.00
Cascade District Lofts2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
Parazin Lofts1 bedroom 1bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Ellwanger & Barry Building2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.27
Bridge Square Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brown Square, Rochester, NY

Ranked #32

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brown Square Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brown Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brown Square Apartment is $1,241 at Buckingham Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brown Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brown Square is starting from $2,200 at Ellwanger & Barry Building.

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