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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 Normandie Apartments priced from $799. Shelbourne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie ApartmentsEfficiency Renovated SmallStudio,1BA$799
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$825
950 Bay StStudioStudio,1BA$825
49 Troup Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$900
Rochester City ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$945
Lofts at Gold Street4x44BR,4BA$995
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, NY

As of June 23, 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 4x4 Model at Lofts at Gold Street starting at $995 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Southeast 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
Lofts at Gold Street4x44BR,4BA$0.66
76 Alexander St, Unit 176 Alexander St3BR,1.5BA$0.97
246-254 Park Ave3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1.08
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment432 Frederick Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.08
318 Scio St, Unit #1318 Scio St2BR,1BA$1.19
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
85 Ackerman St, Unit 2-Up85 Ackerman St2BR,1BA$1.18
114 Myrtle St, Unit 3114 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.71

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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 $1,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Rochester is 950 Bay St which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Downtown Rochester costs $3,250.

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 18 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 $208 which is $3,042 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Rochester.

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