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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 | $1,281 | $750 | $1,955 |
| Downtown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $800 | $6,538 |
Downtown Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $800 | $5,000 |
| Downtown Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $995 | $7,756 |
| Downtown Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $995 | $3,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rochester Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Rochester?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Rochester is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Rochester is 2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Downtown Rochester costs $2,025.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Rochester?
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 62 regular apartments in Downtown Rochester 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 Downtown Rochester?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Rochester have an average cost of $254 which is $1,771 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Rochester.
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