Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (118 Rentals)

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Oliver Court
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Oliver Court

94 Oliver StRochester, NY 14607
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property at 41 Cornell St

$960 - $1,150

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 1

41 Cornell St

RochesterNY14607
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111 On East
$975 - $1,750
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$975 - $1,750
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111 On East

111 East AveRochester, NY 14604
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property at 15 Edmonds St

$995

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 15

15 Edmonds St

RochesterNY14607
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Rochester City Apartments
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$1,030 - $1,850
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$956 - $1,776
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Rochester City Apartments

1392-1410 Monroe AveRochester, NY 14618
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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 49 Troup St priced from $895. 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
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio,1BA$925
The Columbus BuildingS 7Studio,1BA$949
The TriangleF1BR,1BA$965
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$975
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, NY

As of April 05, 2026 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 50 Darwin St Model at 50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up starting at $1,550 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Highland District 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
50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up50 Darwin St2BR,2BA$0.94
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
153 S Union St, Unit B153 S Union St3BR,1BA$1.20
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
142-144 Ohio St, Unit DN142-144 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.20
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.32
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Rochester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Rochester is at 49 Troup St listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment is $900 at Franklin Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Rochester is starting from $1,250 at Rochester Highlands.

What is the most affordable Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fully Renovated Park and Beverly! and starts from $2,200.

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