Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (79 Rentals)

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Oliver Court
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$650 - $1,050
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$650 - $1,050
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$650 - $1,050
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oliver Court

94 Oliver StRochester, NY 14607
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$750 - $800

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209 Spencer St

RochesterNY14608

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111 On East
$975 - $1,650
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$975 - $1,650
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$975 - $1,650
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111 On East

111 East AveRochester, NY 14604
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Rochester City Apartments
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$1,030 - $1,850
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$1,015 - $1,835
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$15
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$1,030 - $1,850
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rochester City Apartments

1392-1410 Monroe AveRochester, NY 14618
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Berkeley Court
$895 - $1,200Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Berkeley Court

214 Berkeley StRochester, NY 14607
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Midtown Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Manor Apartments

475 E Broad StRochester, NY 14607
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SoHo Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoHo Center

90 Canal StRochester, NY 14608
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Andrews Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andrews Terrace

125 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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St. Simon's Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

St. Simon's Terrace

360 St Paul StRochester, NY 14605
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Gibbs Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gibbs Place

35 Chestnut StRochester, NY 14604
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East End Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East End Apartments

325 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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Monroe Ave Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Ave Apartments

986 Monroe AveRochester, NY 14620
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119 Ashland St
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119 Ashland St

119 Ashland StRochester, NY 14620
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Flower City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flower City Apartments

899 Culver RdRochester, NY 14609
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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 Oliver Court priced from $650. Normandie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$650
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The TriangleF1BR,1BA$965
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$975
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
The Columbus BuildingS 7Studio,1BA$999
Rochester City ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, NY

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rochester area is the $1.25 price per square foot Single Family House Model at Cascade District Lofts in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Downtown Rochester apartment is the 529 Parsells Ave Model at 529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor starting at $1,600 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Sector 8 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.
Cascade District LoftsSingle Family House3BR,4BA$1.25
529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor529 Parsells Ave3BR,1BA$0.94
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
182 Edgerton St182 Edgerton St3BR,1BA$1.29
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
142-144 Ohio St, Unit DN142-144 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.20
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$1.30
17 Whitmore St, Unit Lower17 Whitmore St2BR,2BA$1.31
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.24

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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 $1,030.

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 $3,800.

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 54 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 $266 which is $3,534 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Rochester.

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