
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Browncroft Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $500 (48 Rentals)
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1685 Monroe Ave

626 University Ave

Highland Bay Apartments

164-166-166 Meigs St

32-34-34 Diringer Pl
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The Whittier

1159 E Main St, Unit #3 1157 East Main Street

652 University Ave, Unit 652.5

Rochester City Apartments

278-280-280 Cedarwood Terrace

215-217-217 Cedarwood Terrace

238-240-240 Chamberlain St
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Elmwood Court

The Button Lofts

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

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Parklawn Apartments

745 University Ave

108 Boardman St

3 Norwood St
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1510 Culver Rd
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 | $1,204 | $706 | $2,088 |
| Browncroft 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $775 | $3,200 |
| Browncroft 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,009 | $900 | $4,755 |
| Browncroft 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $1,049 | $3,499 |
| Browncroft 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $2,050 | $2,599 |
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There are currently 48 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 $845. 950 Bay St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. 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 | $845 |
| 950 Bay St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| The Whittier | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Rochester City Apartments | Studio | Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Clintwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Button Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Elmwood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
| Hillside Manor Apartments | 1289-2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Browncroft, NY
As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Browncroft area is the $0.85 price per square foot 7 Roosevelt St Model at 7 Roosevelt St in the in the Ellwanger Barry neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Browncroft apartment is the 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St starting at $2,095 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the East End 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Roosevelt St | 7 Roosevelt St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 6 Rowley St | 6 Rowley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 308 Park Ave, Unit #2 | 308 Park Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 45 Werner Park, Unit 45 | 45 Werner Park | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 64 Nelson St, Unit 64 Nelson Street | 64 Nelson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 78 Coventry Ave, Unit 78 | 78 Coventry Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 652 University Ave, Unit 652.5 | 652 University Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 50 Prince Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 1159 E Main St, Unit #3 1157 East Main Street | 1159 E Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 950 Bay St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBrowncroft, Rochester, NY
Ranked #28
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Browncroft Neighborhood in Rochester, NY
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,500.
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 $2,324.
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 24 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 $346 which is $1,978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Browncroft.
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