
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Avenue Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $500 (36 Rentals)
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630 University Ave

331 S Goodman St, Unit 3

Normandie Apartments

174 N Goodman St

368 Alexander St

219 Meigs St

707 Park Ave
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41 Cornell St

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21 Beacon St, Unit upper
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East Avenue, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Avenue?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Avenue Studio Apartments | $1,220 | $795 | $1,769 |
East Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $775 | $4,450 |
East Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $1,350 | $6,168 |
East Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $1,150 | $4,567 |
East Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,282 | $2,395 | $5,346 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Avenue Neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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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 Normandie Apartments priced from $799. Shelbourne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable East Avenue apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Normandie Apartments | Efficiency Renovated Small | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $825 |
262 S Goodman St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Rochester City Apartments | Studio | Classic | Studio,1BA | $945 |
46-48 Harlem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Tower280 | Studio with Den | Studio,1BA | $1,241 |
The Ambassador | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Parklawn Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath 855sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Avenue, NY
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Avenue area is the $1.58 price per square foot B8 Penthouse Model at The Venue Apartment Homes in the in the Sector 8 neighborhood starting from $4,730. The second greatest value East Avenue apartment is the 1B Model at Parker Alley Urban Living starting at $3,250 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Venue Apartment Homes | B8 Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Parker Alley Urban Living | 1B | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
246-254 Park Ave | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
The Whittier | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Parklawn Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath 855sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
1099 East Ave | apt 8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
37 Vick Park B, Unit 2 | 37 Vick Park B | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
46-48 Harlem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Avenue, Rochester, NY
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in East Avenue is 46-48 Harlem which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in East Avenue costs $3,050.
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 16 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 $347 which is $2,703 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Avenue.
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