
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Rochester, NY from $830 (72 Rentals)


Franklin Street Apartments

The Lofts at Searle

28 Rowley St

The Ambassador

158 S Fitzhugh St

485 University Ave, Unit 1

The Grand Alexander

44 Exchange Blvd

The Edmond
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Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

South & Hickory Place

Normandie Apartments

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

15 Strathallan Park

214-216-216 Andrews St

The Button Lofts

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

111 On East

87 S Washington St, Unit Genesee Properties LLC, Unit Genesee Properties LLC
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The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

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The Hive @ 151

Buckingham Commons

The Linc

Liberty Lofts

49 Stone St, Unit 302

The Columbus Building

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240 South Ave, Unit unit #4, Unit unit #4

North Plymouth Terrace

Kirstein Lofts
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Woodbury Place Lofts

The Terminal Building

Warner Lofts

Bridge Square Lofts

Ellwanger & Barry Building

Temple Building

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36 S Union St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Charlotte Square

Corn Hill Townhouses & Apartments

Corn Hill Landing Apartments
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Edge of the Wedge

50 Prince Apartments

200 East Avenue Apartments and Townhomes

The Glenny

Erie Harbor

65 College Ave

300 Alexander Apartments

36 Tracy St

Spectra at Sibley Square

The Medical Arts Building
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Central Business District, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Business District Studio Apartments | $1,240 | $745 | $1,749 |
Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $830 | $6,581 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $845 | $5,000 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $1,695 | $5,500 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Business District, Rochester, NY
Ranked #12
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Central Business District, Rochester, NY
School 9 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
School 58 World Of Inquiry School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Business District is under $1,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?
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 28 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?
Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $278 which is $2,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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