
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Browncroft Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $500 (80 Rentals)
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Harris Park

32 Laburnam Crescent

Highland Bay Apartments

41 Cornell St

Shelbourne Apartments

171-179 Berkeley St

14 Oxford St

14 Oxford St

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625 Shelford Rd, Unit 1

625 Shelford Rd

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333 Grand Ave, Unit 2

28 Rowley St

65 Arbutus St

307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307

238-240-240 Chamberlain St

Elmwood Court

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719 Park Ave, Unit 2

15 Strathallan Park
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The Button Lofts

Clintwood Apartments

142-144 Ohio St, Unit DN

65 College Ave

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1115 Monroe Ave, Unit 2

Hillside Manor Apartments

28-30-30 Laburnam Crescent

Station 55

397-399 University W Ave

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46 Hartsen St, Unit Lower
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19-21-21 Cornell St

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140 Pennsylvania Ave

41 Brunswick St

857 N Goodman St

1600 East

55 Middlesex Rd

567 Hayward Ave

809 East Ave

183 Harvard St

135 Arbordale Ave
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50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up

41-45-45 Berkshire St

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9 Sumner Park, Unit Unit 3 Upstairs

50 Prince Apartments

306 Garson Ave

Ferncliff Gardens

Monroe Ave Apartments

Flower City Apartments

Stanton

DaVinci Court Apartments
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Browncroft, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Browncroft?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browncroft Studio Apartments | $1,227 | $650 | $1,799 |
| Browncroft 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $833 | $3,796 |
| Browncroft 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,046 | $1,030 | $4,320 |
| Browncroft 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $1,127 | $4,650 |
| Browncroft 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,963 | $2,400 | $3,990 |
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Cheapest Available Browncroft Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Browncroft area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Shelbourne Apartments priced from $975. 171-179 Berkeley St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Browncroft apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbourne Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Rochester City Apartments | Studio | Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| Elmwood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| Clintwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Hillside Manor Apartments | 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Browncroft, NY
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Browncroft area is the $1.44 price per square foot B8 Penthouse Model at The Venue Apartment Homes in the in the Browncroft neighborhood starting from $4,320. The second greatest value Browncroft apartment is the 7 Roosevelt St Model at 7 Roosevelt St starting at $1,695 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Ellwanger Barry neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Browncroft apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Venue Apartment Homes | B8 Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 7 Roosevelt St | 7 Roosevelt St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up | 50 Darwin St | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| 6 Rowley St | 6 Rowley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 1051 Monroe Ave, Unit 2 | 1051 Monroe Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 80 Coventry Ave, Unit 80 Coventry Ave | 80 Coventry Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307 | 307 Cedarwood Ter | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 142-144 Ohio St, Unit DN | 142-144 Ohio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 9 Sumner Park, Unit Unit 3 Upstairs | 9 Sumner Park | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 46 Hartsen St, Unit Lower | 46 Hartsen St | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Browncroft?
The cheapest apartment in Browncroft is 171-179 Berkeley St which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Browncroft costs $2,500.
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 11 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 $645 which is $1,855 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Browncroft.
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