Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Rochester, NY from $400 (125 Rentals)

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72 S Union St, Unit 2
$750
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Studio Apartment Available Aug 7

72 S Union St, Unit 2

72 S Union StRochester, NY 14607
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property at 82 Adams St

$950 - $1,150

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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82 Adams St

RochesterNY14608

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property at 48 Harlem St

$1,095 - $1,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

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48 Harlem St

RochesterNY14607

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The Hive @ 151
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$1,200 - $1,645
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$1,200 - $1,645
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$1,200 - $1,645
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The Hive @ 151

151 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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property at 151 St Paul St

$1,200 - $1,550

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151 St Paul St

RochesterNY14604

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property at 583 Averill Ave

$1,095 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 83 Meigs St

$1,200 - $1,295

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

83 Meigs St

RochesterNY14607
property at 30 W Broad St

$1,325 - $2,290

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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30 W Broad St

RochesterNY14614

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Central Business District, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments priced from $849. Franklin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
46 Harlem St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities IncludedOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The Hive @ 151StudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.50 price per square foot 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | Classic Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,885 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Rowley St6 Rowley St3BR,1BA$1.50
Warner Lofts2 Bed 2.5 Bath | Classic2BR,2.5BA$1.20
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
16 Wellesley St, Unit Wellesley St16 Wellesley St3BR,1BA$1.49
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30
Liberty Lofts110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den1BR,1BA$1.41
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
The Hive @ 151StudioStudio ,1BA$1.48

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

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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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Central Business District, Rochester, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Business District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Business District is at Normandie Apartments listed at $849.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment is $900 at Franklin Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Business District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Business District is starting from $1,300 at Franklin Street Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Spectra at Sibley Square and starts from $2,999.

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