
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Browncroft Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $500 (49 Rentals)
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Highland Bay Apartments

37 Forester St

171-179 Berkeley St

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155 Akron St, Unit 6

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Rochester City Apartments

33-35-35 Ripley St

28 Rowley St
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37 Varden St, Unit Up

770 Winton Rd

307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307

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64 Tryon Park, Unit Up

238-240-240 Chamberlain St

Elmwood Court

Berkeley Court

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142-144-144 Bowman St

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240 Culver Rd, Unit Apt 3 - Furnished Corporate Short-term

144-144 Ohio St

142-144 Ohio St, Unit DN

Parklawn Apartments

15 Strathallan Park

Winton Gardens Towers

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262 S Goodman St

950 Bay St

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The Whittier

23 Brighton St

33-35 S Goodman St.
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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 | $1,178 | $650 | $1,799 |
| Browncroft 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $775 | $6,532 |
| Browncroft 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,993 | $959 | $4,630 |
| Browncroft 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,049 | $4,550 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Browncroft Neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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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 Oliver Court priced from $650. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Rochester City Apartments | Studio | Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| Highland Bay Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
| Shelbourne Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Elmwood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| Clintwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Browncroft, NY
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Browncroft area is the $1.55 price per square foot B8 Penthouse Model at The Venue Apartment Homes in the in the Browncroft neighborhood starting from $4,635. The second greatest value Browncroft apartment is the 529 Parsells Ave Model at 529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor starting at $1,600 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Sector 8 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 | $1.55 |
| 529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor | 529 Parsells Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 182 Edgerton St | 182 Edgerton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 78 Coventry Ave, Unit 78 | 78 Coventry Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 484 Merchants Rd, Unit 480 Up | 484 Merchants Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307 | 307 Cedarwood Ter | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 95 Morton St, Unit 95 Morton St | 95 Morton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 142-144 Ohio St, Unit DN | 142-144 Ohio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Highland Bay Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 155 Akron St, Unit 6 | 155 Akron St | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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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 $1,250.
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 $3,800.
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 14 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 $450 which is $3,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Browncroft.
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