Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Convention District Rochester, NY from $400 (117 Rentals)

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72 S Union St, Unit 2
$750
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$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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The Whittier
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Whittier

270 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
  • Utilities Included

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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

Studio Rentals

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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

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property at 83 Meigs St

$1,295

1 Bedroom Rentals

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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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Convention District, Rochester, NY Local Guide

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 $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 Convention District apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities IncludedOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The Hive @ 151StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Grand AlexanderOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,225
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Convention District, NY

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Convention District area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | Classic Model at Warner Lofts in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,885. The second greatest value Convention 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 Convention District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
Arnold Park ApartmentsArnold Court - 2 BD 1 BTH, Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
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

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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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Convention District, Rochester, NY

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

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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 $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Convention District?

The cheapest apartment in Convention District is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Convention District costs $3,110.

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 17 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 $155 which is $2,955 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Convention District.

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