
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, NY Under $1,200 (100 Rentals)


Rochester City Apartments

The Edmond

The Triangle

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The Hive @ 151

Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

The Grand Alexander

Normandie Apartments

111 On East

The Ambassador
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Lofts at Gold Street

262 S Goodman St

44 Exchange Blvd

South Wedge Commons

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

171-179 Berkeley St

The Lofts at Searle

Shelbourne Apartments

Franklin Street Apartments

189 Milburn St
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South & Hickory Place

Elmwood Manor Apartments and Townhouses

Edge of the Wedge

49 Troup St

Rochester Highlands

60 Gold St

307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307, Unit 307

485 University Ave, Unit 1

14 Oxford St, Unit 4

14 Oxford St, Unit 2
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59 Rowley St

197 Brooks Ave

70 Alexander St

710 Jay St

142-144-144 Bowman St

11 Renwood St

88 Asbury St

158 S Fitzhugh St

153 Alphonse St

93-95-95 Stratford Park

111 Lyell Ave

44 Park Ave

621 Joseph Ave

28.5 Bly St

28 Bly St

950 St Paul St

28 Rowley St

865 Clifford Ave

1157-1159 E Main St

32 Laburnam Crescent
Downtown Rochester, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,272 | $745 | $1,955 |
| Downtown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $800 | $6,581 |
| Downtown Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,937 | $845 | $5,000 |
| Downtown Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $995 | $5,500 |
| Downtown Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $1,065 | $2,550 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Rochester, Rochester, NY
Ranked #5
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Rochester, Rochester, NY
School 9 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
School 58 World Of Inquiry School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Rochester
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Rochester?
There are currently 346 Studio Apartments in Downtown Rochester with rent ranges from $745 to $1,955 with an average price of $1,272.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Rochester ranges from $800 to $6,581 with an average monthly rent of $1,724.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Rochester cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Rochester range from $845 to $5,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,937.
How expensive are Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 103 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Rochester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $995 to $5,500 - averaging $2,109 for the location.
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