
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, NY (452 Rentals)


Water Street Commons

The Residences at Clinton Square

933 the U Apartment Homes

The Neisner at East End

The Terminal Building

Spectra at Sibley Square

The Button Lofts

The Nathaniel

Clintwood Apartments
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The Columbus Building

Tower280

The Edmond

1600 Elmwood

The Medical Arts Building

Erie Harbor

200 East Avenue Apartments and Townhomes

The Triangle

65 College Ave

50 Prince Apartments
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The Glenny

1255 University Lofts

Carnegie Apartments

Mount Hope Lofts

Kirstein Lofts

The Grand Alexander

Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

111 On East

Normandie Apartments
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265 Alexander St

Temple Building

Charlotte Square

The Residences at Alex Park

Arnold Park Apartments

260 East Broad

The Metropolitan

625 S. Goodman Apartments

The Lofts at Searle
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Hillside Manor Apartments

Corn Hill Landing Apartments

The Whittier

Elmwood Terrace Apartments and Townhomes

Imperial South

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

Liberty Lofts

Highland Manor Apartments

171-179 Berkeley St

Warner Lofts
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Downtown Rochester, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,277 | $700 | $2,151 |
Downtown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $625 | $6,753 |
| Downtown Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $850 | $8,944 |
| Downtown Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $1,100 | $8,010 |
| Downtown Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $850 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 452 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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Largest Available Downtown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Rochester area of Rochester, NY is found at Temple Building and is listed at 1,750 square feet priced from $2,499. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Building | 1BR/2BA 1750 WL | 1,750 Sq Ft | $2,499 |
| The Linc | 1 Bedroom Penthouse | 1,696 Sq Ft | $2,870 |
| The Lofts at Searle | 1 Bedroom | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| Charlotte Square | 1 BR w/ Den | 1,045 Sq Ft | $2,100 |
| Elmwood Terrace Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome - 1,027 sqft | 1,027 Sq Ft | $1,555 |
| 933 the U Apartment Homes | One Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Den- 988-991 sqft | 991 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| Spectra at Sibley Square | One Bedroom Den | 934 Sq Ft | $1,849 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | One bedroom | 902 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath JR | 900 Sq Ft | $1,530 |
| The Edmond | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 670 Sq Ft | $1,780 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Rochester of Rochester, NY is the One Bedroom Model starting from $900 at Franklin Street Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Rochester is currently $1,749. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | $900 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | $995 |
| Rochester Highlands | One Bedroom | $1,080 |
| 145 S. Fitzhugh | 1B/1B | $1,095 |
| 67 S Washington St | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,095 |
| Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive Andrews 1 Bed | $1,200 |
| Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included | One bedroom | $1,200 |
| The Grand Alexander | One Bed | $1,225 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Rochester, Rochester, NY
School 9 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
School 58 World Of Inquiry School
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Rochester with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Rochester is at Franklin Street Apartments listed at $900.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Rochester is $1,749.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Rochester is a 1,750 square feet unit starting from $2,499 at Temple Building.
What is the average size for Downtown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Rochester is currently 924 sq ft.
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