
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, NY Under $2,000 (264 Rentals)


Water Street Commons

The Neisner at East End

Spectra at Sibley Square

Tower280

Clintwood Apartments

The Nathaniel

The Terminal Building

The Columbus Building

The Button Lofts
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The Edmond

The Medical Arts Building

Erie Harbor

1600 Elmwood

200 East Avenue Apartments and Townhomes

The Triangle

65 College Ave

50 Prince Apartments

North Plymouth Terrace

The Glenny
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Innovation Square

Kirstein Lofts

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The Hive @ 151

111 On East

The Smith Gormly

Mount Hope Lofts

Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

The Grand Alexander

The Ambassador

Normandie Apartments
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265 Alexander St

Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing!

Temple Building

Lofts at Gold Street

The Residences at Alex Park

Arnold Park Apartments

Cascade District Lofts

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

The Whittier

Elmwood Terrace Apartments and Townhomes
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Imperial South

44 Exchange Blvd

The Metropolitan

625 S. Goodman Apartments

Charlotte Square

Shelbourne Apartments

Station 55

Warner Lofts

Highland Manor Apartments

Hillside Manor Apartments
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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 | $1,267 | $715 | $1,955 |
| Downtown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $800 | $3,394 |
| Downtown Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $975 | $5,000 |
| Downtown Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $1,100 | $5,950 |
| Downtown Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $895 | $4,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Rochester, Rochester, NY
Ranked #6
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 314 Studio Apartments in Downtown Rochester with rent ranges from $715 to $1,955 with an average price of $1,267.
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 $3,394 with an average monthly rent of $1,647.
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 $975 to $5,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,053.
How expensive are Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 97 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Rochester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $5,950 - averaging $2,332 for the location.
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