Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Business District Rochester, NY from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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property at 1 Stebbins St

$1,650 - $1,850

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$1,650 - $1,850

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1 Stebbins St

RochesterNY14620

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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. 49 Troup St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. 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
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.37 price per square foot 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,630 with a $1.07 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$1.37
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX1BR,1.5BA$1.07
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
153 S Union St, Unit B153 S Union St3BR,1BA$1.20
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
9 Sumner Park, Unit 3 Upstairs9 Sumner Park2BR,1BA$1.52
63 Marshall St, Unit REAR63 Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.44
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.32
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Business District, Rochester, NY

Ranked #12

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Business District

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Business District?

There are currently 358 Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY with pricing that ranges from $745 to $6,581. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Business District ranging from $1,000 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Business District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Business District ranges from $1,000 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,134.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Beyond the Finger Lakes: Unveiling Rochester's 7 Best-Value Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Patrick Ryan

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.