Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (102 Rentals)

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525 E Main St, Unit 2
$750
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525 E Main St, Unit 2

525 E Main StRochester, NY 14604
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$995 - $1,125

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607

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346 S Goodman St
$1,100 - $1,400
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$1,100 - $1,400
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346 S Goodman St

346 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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38 Comfort St, Unit UP
$1,100
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38 Comfort St, Unit UP

38 Comfort StRochester, NY 14620
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200 Benton St, Unit C
$1,100
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$1,100
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200 Benton St, Unit C

200 Benton StRochester, NY 14620
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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 $849. Oliver Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio,1BA$850
Berkeley CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$925
333 Rosewood Ter2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
The AmbassadorSTUDIOStudio,1BA$975
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Rochester HighlandsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, NY

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rochester area is the $0.37 price per square foot 52 Cypress St Model at Walk to U of R & Strong Hospital | Renovated in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Downtown Rochester apartment is the 529 Parsells Ave Model at 529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor starting at $1,700 with a $1.00 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.
Walk to U of R & Strong Hospital | Renovated52 Cypress St4BR,2.5BA$0.37
529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor529 Parsells Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
9 Cypress Street, Unit 9 Cypress Street9 Cypress Street3BR,1BA$1.20
39 Edmonds St, Unit Apt A39 Edmonds St2BR,1BA$1.25
204 Caroline St, Unit Upper204 Caroline St2BR,1BA$1.25
142-144 Ohio St, Unit UNIT #2142-144 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.11
The Lofts at Michaels-SternOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
38 Comfort St, Unit UP38 Comfort St1BR,1BA$1.22
200 Benton St, Unit C200 Benton St2BR,1BA$1.22
525 E Main St, Unit 2525 E Main StStudio ,1BA$1.25

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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 $1,025.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Rochester is 171-179 Berkeley St which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Downtown Rochester costs $1,600.

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 49 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 $343 which is $1,257 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Rochester.

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Rochester College Rentals: Finding the Best Value Neighborhoods for Students

Written by: Patrick Ryan

Rochester has emerged as one of the most promising cities in America. Home to a wide variety of tech companies, the “Young Lion of the West” also has affordable housing.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

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