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

368 Alexander St

The Grand Alexander

300 Meigs St

171-179 Berkeley St
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28 Rowley St

307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307

The Ambassador

420 Oxford St

21 Beacon St, Unit lower

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262 S Goodman St
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Berkeley Court

Alexander Properties of Rochester

46-48 Harlem

The Vasser Apartments

The Whittier

Strathallan Apartments

23 Brighton St
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The Residences at Hiram Sibley

33-35 S Goodman St.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Avenue Studio Apartments | $1,147 | $849 | $1,699 |
| East Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $895 | $5,545 |
| East Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $1,250 | $3,800 |
| East Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $1,550 | $3,600 |
| East Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 30 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 $849. Oliver Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable East Avenue apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Oliver Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Shelbourne Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| 203 S Goodman St | 2 Bedroom Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Avenue, NY
As of January 26, 2026 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rowley St | 6 Rowley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 1255 Lofts | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 1322 E Main St | 1322 E Main St | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 78 Coventry Ave, Unit 78 | 78 Coventry Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307 | 307 Cedarwood Ter | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 142-144 Ohio St, Unit DN | 142-144 Ohio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 50 Prince Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 25 Beacon St, Unit down | 25 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 21 Beacon St, Unit lower | 21 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Shelbourne Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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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 $1,495.
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 $3,800.
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 5 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 $242 which is $3,558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Avenue.
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