
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, NY Under $2,000 (230 Rentals)


Water Street Commons

The Nathaniel

Spectra at Sibley Square

Clintwood Apartments

The Neisner at East End

The Terminal Building

The Button Lofts

Tower280

The Columbus Building
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The Edmond

The Medical Arts Building

1600 Elmwood

Erie Harbor

The Triangle

65 College Ave

50 Prince Apartments

The Glenny

Carnegie Apartments
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The Hive @ 151

Kirstein Lofts

North Plymouth Terrace

Innovation Square Student Housing

Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

Mount Hope Lofts

111 On East

The Smith Gormly

The Grand Alexander

Normandie Apartments
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The Ambassador

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217 Alexander St

The Residences at Alex Park

Temple Building

Rochester City Apartments

Arnold Park Apartments

Lofts at Gold Street

The Metropolitan

625 S. Goodman Apartments

The Lofts at Searle

Liberty Lofts

Charlotte Square

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

Hillside Manor Apartments

Berkeley Court

Corn Hill Landing Apartments

Elmwood Terrace Apartments and Townhomes

Imperial South

Cascade District Lofts

44 Exchange Blvd
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 | $1,281 | $750 | $1,955 |
| Downtown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $800 | $6,538 |
| Downtown Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $995 | $7,756 |
| Downtown Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $995 | $3,200 |
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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 352 Studio Apartments in Downtown Rochester with rent ranges from $750 to $1,955 with an average price of $1,281.
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 $6,538 with an average monthly rent of $1,747.
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 $800 to $10,389. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,074.
How expensive are Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 106 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Rochester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $995 to $7,756 - averaging $2,460 for the location.
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