Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (127 Rentals)

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property at 51 Rutgers St

$895 - $1,025

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51 Rutgers St

RochesterNY14607

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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 Hive @ 151
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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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220 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1
$1,200
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220 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1

220 Glenwood AveRochester, NY 14613
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Downtown Rochester, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rochester area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at 957 Monroe Ave priced from $850. Franklin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio,1BA$850
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
333 Rosewood Ter2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,000
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Rochester HighlandsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
46 Harlem St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, NY

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rochester area is the $0.54 price per square foot 175 Rosewood Ter Model at 175 Rosewood Ter, Unit 175 rosewood terrace in the in the Sector 8 neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Downtown Rochester apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | Classic Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,935 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
175 Rosewood Ter, Unit 175 rosewood terrace175 Rosewood Ter3BR,1BA$0.54
Warner Lofts2 Bed 2.5 Bath | Classic2BR,2.5BA$1.24
Lofts at Gold StreetPrivate Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.63
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
220 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1220 Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30
2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.38

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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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Downtown Rochester, Rochester, NY

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New York including Downtown Rochester, Rochester, and the greater Rochester area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Rochester?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Rochester is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown Rochester costs $2,000.

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 56 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 $339 which is $1,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Rochester.

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