Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Avenue Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $600 (30 Rentals)

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East End Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East End Apartments

325 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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Flower City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flower City Apartments

899 Culver RdRochester, NY 14609
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Stanton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton

240 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Haddon Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haddon Hall Apartments

505 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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262 S Goodman St
Studio Apartments

262 S Goodman St

262 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607

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46-48 Harlem
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

46-48 Harlem

46 Harlem StRochester, NY 14607
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The Vasser Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vasser Apartments

593 Park AveRochester, NY 14607
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Shelbourne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shelbourne Apartments

517 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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33-35 S Goodman St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

33-35 S Goodman St.

33 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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660 East Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

660 East Ave

660 East AveRochester, NY 14607
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23 Brighton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

23 Brighton St

23 Brighton StRochester, NY 14607

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Berkeley Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkeley Court

214 Berkeley StRochester, NY 14607
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East Avenue, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Avenue area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Oliver Court priced from $795. Normandie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable East Avenue apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$795
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$829
The WhittierStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$935
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
The Grand AlexanderOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,225
300 Alexander Apartments1-Bedroom, 1-Bath (Every Floor Plan Is Unique)1BR,1BA$1,329

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Avenue, NY

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Avenue area is the $1.31 price per square foot 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value East Avenue apartment is the 2-bedroom Model at 1255 Lofts starting at $2,625 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Sector 8 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Rowley St6 Rowley St3BR,1BA$1.31
1255 Lofts2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
308 Park Ave, Unit #2308 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
78 Coventry Ave, Unit 7878 Coventry Ave3BR,1BA$1.58
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
Fully Renovated Park and Beverly Apartments!Beverly 3Bd 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.00
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5652 University Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
50 Prince Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
The Grand AlexanderOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
1159 E Main St, Unit #3 1157 East Main Street1159 E Main St1BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Avenue, Rochester, NY

Ranked #27

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Avenue Neighborhood in Rochester, NY

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Avenue Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Avenue?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Avenue is under $1,329.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in East Avenue is 171-179 Berkeley St which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in East Avenue costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Avenue?

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 20 regular apartments in East Avenue 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 East Avenue?

Cheap apartments in East Avenue have an average cost of $456 which is $1,844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Avenue.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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