Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Browncroft Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $500 (97 Rentals)

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155 Akron St, Unit 1
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155 Akron StRochester, NY 14609
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$1,035 - $1,345Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Whittier

270 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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property at 1625 East Ave

$1,050 - $1,225

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1625 East Ave

RochesterNY14610
property at 48 Harlem St

$1,095 - $1,195

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48 Harlem St

RochesterNY14607

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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 957 Monroe Ave priced from $850. 333 Rosewood Ter has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Browncroft apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio,1BA$850
333 Rosewood Ter2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
46 Harlem St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
East and Park Ave Apartments (Formerly Rochester City Apartments)Coolidge Apts - 1 BD 1 BTH, Classic1BR,1BA$1,160
2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Clintwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Barrington ApartmentsBarrington Apts - 1 BD 1 BTH, Renovated1BR,1BA$1,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Browncroft, NY

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Browncroft area is the $0.54 price per square foot 175 Rosewood Ter Model at 175 Rosewood Ter, Unit 175 rosewood terrace in the in the Sector 8 neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Browncroft apartment is the 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St starting at $2,395 with a $1.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
175 Rosewood Ter, Unit 175 rosewood terrace175 Rosewood Ter3BR,1BA$0.54
6 Rowley St6 Rowley St3BR,1BA$1.50
128 Meigs St, Unit 128 Meigs St #2128 Meigs St3BR,1.5BA$1.54
16 Wellesley St, Unit Wellesley St16 Wellesley St3BR,1BA$1.49
90 Empire Blvd, Unit 2 Bedroom90 Empire Blvd2BR,1BA$1.54
Arnold Park ApartmentsArnold Court - 2 BD 1 BTH, Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
700 East Ave, Unit All units currentlyleased700 East Ave2BR,2BA$1.56
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.30
119-121 Rosewood Terrace2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.56

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Browncroft, Rochester, NY

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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 $1,290.

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 15 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 $260 which is $2,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Browncroft.

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