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The Triangle
30 East AveRochester, NY 14604
111-115-115 Lyell Ave
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$895Studio Apartments Available Mar 10
49 Troup St
49 Troup StRochester, NY 14608
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Franklin Street Apartments
132-140 Franklin StRochester, NY 14604
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The Lofts at Michaels-Stern
87 N Clinton AveRochester, NY 14604
106 Griffith St
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111 On East
111 East AveRochester, NY 14604
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The Columbus Building
50 Chestnut StRochester, NY 14604
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58 Edmonds St, Unit Apt 4
58 Edmonds StRochester, NY 14607
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The Grand Alexander
268 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
41 Cornell St
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40 Hubbell Park
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The Lofts at Searle
179-189 St. Paul StRochester, NY 14604
96 Liberty Pole Way
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Hive@155 and Hive Andrews
155-169 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
28 Rowley St
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Normandie Apartments
253-255 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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The Ambassador
86 S Union StRochester, NY 14607
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$1,125 - $1,695Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 28
South & Hickory Place
661-663 South AveRochester, NY 14620
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The Edmond
55 Exchange BlvdRochester, NY 14614
175 Avenue E
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Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included
168-170 N Water StRochester, NY 14604
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Midtown Manor Apartments
475 E Broad StRochester, NY 14607
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SoHo Center
90 Canal StRochester, NY 14608
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Andrews Terrace
125 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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St. Simon's Terrace
360 St Paul StRochester, NY 14605
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Gibbs Place
35 Chestnut StRochester, NY 14604
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345 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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East End Apartments
325 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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119 Ashland St
119 Ashland StRochester, NY 14620
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Stanton
240 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Haddon Hall Apartments
505 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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262 S Goodman St
262 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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The Mills at High Falls
312 State StRochester, NY 14608
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221 Alexander St
221 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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Park Square Apartments
10 Manhattan Square DrRochester, NY 14607
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The Whittier
270 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Center City Place
131-163 State StRochester, NY 14614
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145 S. Fitzhugh
145 S Fitzhugh StRochester, NY 14608
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23 Brighton St
23 Brighton StRochester, NY 14607
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The Residences at Hiram Sibley
311 Alexander StRochester, NY 14604
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33-35 S Goodman St.
33 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Strathallan Apartments
250 Meigs StRochester, NY 14607
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46-48 Harlem
46 Harlem StRochester, NY 14607
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Shelbourne Apartments
517 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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Chapel Hill Apartments
8 Prince StRochester, NY 14607
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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 | $1,164 | $785 | $1,695 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $830 | $7,066 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $845 | $3,950 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $1,195 | $5,500 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $2,000 | $2,240 |
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Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Franklin Street Apartments priced from $900. The Lofts at Michaels-Stern has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| 111 On East | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| The Columbus Building | S 7 | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| The Triangle | F | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| The Lofts at Searle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,045 |
| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Ambassador | 1BD - 102 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.25 price per square foot Single Family House Model at Cascade District Lofts in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace starting at $1,350 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Cascade District Lofts | Single Family House | 3BR,4BA | $1.25 |
| North Plymouth Terrace | 2A | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Water Street Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 9 Sumner Park, Unit 3 Upstairs | 9 Sumner Park | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 249 Central Park, Unit 1. Up Font | 249 Central Park | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 44 Exchange Blvd | Unit 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.98 |
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Best Local Schools in Central Business District, Rochester, NY
School 9 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Rochester City School District
Public School - Grades PK-6 (620)
2 out of 10
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Rochester City School District
Public School - Grades PK-12 (951)
3 out of 10
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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 $1,100.
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 $2,939.
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 21 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 $301 which is $2,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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