Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Avenue Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $600 (70 Rentals)

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property at 693 Park Ave

$995 - $1,395

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

693 Park Ave

RochesterNY14607
property at 48 Harlem St

$1,095 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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48 Harlem St

RochesterNY14607
property at 583 Averill Ave

$1,095 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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8 Brighton St
$1,245 - $1,395
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$1,245 - $1,395
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$1,245 - $1,395
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

8 Brighton St

8 Brighton StRochester, NY 14607
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property at 699 Park Ave

$1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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699 Park Ave

RochesterNY14607

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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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Haddon Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haddon Hall Apartments

505 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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Oliver Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Court

94 Oliver StRochester, NY 14607
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221 Alexander St
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221 Alexander St

221 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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Mayflower House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mayflower House

256 Meigs StRochester, NY 14607
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Rochester College Rentals: Finding the Best Value Neighborhoods for Students

Find your new digs in Rochester! We highlight the best value neighborhoods with safe, walkable, and affordable rental options close to all of the city’s postsecondary institutions.

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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 Shelbourne Apartments priced from $750. Normandie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable East Avenue apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Berkeley CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$945
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
The Ambassador1BD - 1021BR,1BA$1,100
The Grand AlexanderOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,225
265 Alexander St261-11BR,1BA$1,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Avenue, NY

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Avenue area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2-bedroom Model at 1255 Lofts in the in the Sector 8 neighborhood starting from $2,810. The second greatest value East Avenue apartment is the 22 Tracy St Model at 22 Tracy St, Unit First Floor starting at $1,750 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the East End 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.
1255 Lofts2-bedroom2BR,2BA$1.82
22 Tracy St, Unit First Floor22 Tracy St3BR,1BA$1.56
142-144 Ohio St, Unit #2142-144 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.21
Fully Renovated Park and Beverly!Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.80
50 Prince Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
23 Oxford St, Unit 23 Oxford St. Apt 323 Oxford St2BR,1BA$1.11
346 S Goodman St, Unit 3346 S Goodman St1BR,1BA$1.62
Stanton1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Berkeley CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.58
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.25

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Avenue, Rochester, NY

Ranked #26

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

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3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,290.

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 $2,400.

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 9 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 $169 which is $2,231 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Avenue.

Expert Rental Resources

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