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14 Beechwood St

RochesterNY14609

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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 49 Troup St priced from $895. Franklin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio,1BA$925
The Columbus BuildingS 7Studio,1BA$949
The TriangleF1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, NY

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rochester area is the $0.85 price per square foot 7 Roosevelt St Model at 7 Roosevelt St in the in the Ellwanger Barry neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Downtown Rochester apartment is the 50 Darwin St Model at 50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up starting at $1,550 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Highland District 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.
7 Roosevelt St7 Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$0.85
50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up50 Darwin St2BR,2BA$0.94
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
153 S Union St, Unit B153 S Union St3BR,1BA$1.20
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
142-144 Ohio St, Unit DN142-144 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.20
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.32
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Rochester, Rochester, NY

Ranked #3

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Rochester?

There are currently 799 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, NY with pricing that ranges from $650 to $10,489. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Rochester ranging from $650 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Rochester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Rochester ranges from $650 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,028.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Rochester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Rochester range from $1,150 to $7,506, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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