Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (90 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Triangle - Student Housing priced from $830. Oliver Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$845
950 Bay StStudioStudio,1BA$850
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$915
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$925
The WhittierStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$935
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, NY

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rochester area is the $0.85 price per square foot 7 Roosevelt St Model at 7 Roosevelt St in the in the Ellwanger Barry neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Downtown Rochester apartment is the 1208 S Plymouth Ave Model at 1208 S Plymouth Ave, Unit 1208 starting at $1,795 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Southwest Quadrant 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.
7 Roosevelt St7 Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$0.85
1208 S Plymouth Ave, Unit 12081208 S Plymouth Ave4BR,2BA$1.20
308 Park Ave, Unit #2308 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Parazin Lofts1 bedroom 1bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Rochester City Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic2BR,1BA$1.27
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5652 University Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$0.94

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Rochester is The Triangle - Student Housing which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Downtown Rochester costs $2,064.

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 37 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 $1,810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Rochester.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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