
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Convention District Rochester, NY from $400 (50 Rentals)
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331 S Goodman St, Unit 3

Normandie Apartments

209 Spencer St

368 Alexander St

The Columbus Building
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219 Meigs St

82 Adams St

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The Grand Alexander

The Ambassador

104 Boardman St

172 Gibbs St

72 Saratoga Ave

The Smith Gormly

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

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79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up

44 Exchange Blvd

The Edmond

192 N Union St

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

Riverview Industrie Lofts

486-488-488 S Goodman St

23 Hubbell Park, Unit Lower Apt

43 Marshall St
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Water Street Commons

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Convention District, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Convention District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Convention District Studio Apartments | $1,220 | $799 | $1,769 |
Convention District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $775 | $3,055 |
Convention District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,174 | $1,000 | $5,000 |
Convention District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $1,150 | $4,567 |
Convention District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $1,250 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Convention District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Convention District area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments priced from $799. The Columbus Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Convention District apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Normandie Apartments | Efficiency Renovated Small | Studio,1BA | $799 |
The Columbus Building | Efficiency Studios (7th floor) | Studio,1BA | $850 |
49 Troup Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,000 |
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Water Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Convention District, NY
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Convention District area is the $0.97 price per square foot 76 Alexander St Model at 76 Alexander St, Unit 1 in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Convention District apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,485 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Convention District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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76 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 76 Alexander St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment | 432 Frederick Douglass St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
318 Scio St, Unit #1 | 318 Scio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Water Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
139 Spencer St, Unit 139-5 | 139 Spencer St | 4BR,1BA | $1.30 |
135 Spencer St, Unit Upper | 135 Spencer St | 4BR,1BA | $1.25 |
23 Hubbell Park, Unit Lower Apt | 23 Hubbell Park | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Best Local Schools in Convention 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 Convention District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Convention District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Convention District is under $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Convention District?
The cheapest apartment in Convention District is The Columbus Building which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Convention District costs $2,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Convention 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 14 regular apartments in Convention 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 Convention District?
Cheap apartments in Convention District have an average cost of $240 which is $1,960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Convention District.
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