Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Browncroft Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $500 (59 Rentals)

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property at 37 Forester St

$900 - $950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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37 Forester St

RochesterNY14609

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property at 28 Rowley St

$1,095 - $1,695

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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28 Rowley St

RochesterNY14607

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Winton Gardens Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Winton Gardens Towers

2052 E Main StRochester, NY 14609
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Ferncliff Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ferncliff Gardens

895 Fernwood ParkRochester, NY 14609
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Monroe Ave Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Ave Apartments

986 Monroe AveRochester, NY 14620
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Flower City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flower City Apartments

899 Culver RdRochester, NY 14609
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Stanton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton

240 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Haddon Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haddon Hall Apartments

505 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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262 S Goodman St
Studio Apartments

262 S Goodman St

262 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Shelbourne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shelbourne Apartments

517 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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Berkeley Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkeley Court

214 Berkeley StRochester, NY 14607
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The Vasser Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vasser Apartments

593 Park AveRochester, NY 14607
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46-48 Harlem
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

46-48 Harlem

46 Harlem StRochester, NY 14607

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Browncroft, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Browncroft Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Browncroft area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at 950 Bay St priced from $850. Oliver Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Browncroft apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
950 Bay StStudioStudio,1BA$850
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$895
Berkeley CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$895
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
33-35 S Goodman St.35 1/21BR,1BA$1,050
Rochester City ApartmentsStudio | RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Browncroft, NY

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Browncroft area is the $1.62 price per square foot B8 Penthouse Model at The Venue Apartment Homes in the in the Browncroft neighborhood starting from $4,865. The second greatest value Browncroft apartment is the 50 Darwin St Model at 50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up starting at $1,550 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Highland District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Browncroft apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Venue Apartment HomesB8 Penthouse2BR,2BA$1.62
50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up50 Darwin St2BR,2BA$0.94
1322 E Main St1322 E Main St3BR,1BA$1.24
78 Coventry Ave, Unit 7878 Coventry Ave3BR,1BA$1.58
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
Highland Bay Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
21 Beacon St, Unit lower21 Beacon St1BR,1BA$1.50
64 Tryon Park, Unit Up64 Tryon Park2BR,1BA$1.45
Berkeley CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.49
950 Bay StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Browncroft, Rochester, NY

Ranked #28

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Browncroft Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Browncroft?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Browncroft is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Browncroft?

The cheapest apartment in Browncroft is 950 Bay St which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Browncroft costs $2,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Browncroft?

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 20 regular apartments in Browncroft that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Browncroft?

Cheap apartments in Browncroft have an average cost of $384 which is $2,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Browncroft.

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