
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Avenue Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $600 (37 Rentals)
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Normandie Apartments

626 University Ave

247 Meigs St

69 Merriman St

30 Oxford St

85 Meigs St

The Grand Alexander
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175 Pearl St

171-179 Berkeley St

372 Alexander St

1615-1625-1625 East Ave

28 Rowley St

32 Tracy St

307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307
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439 Meigs St

164-166-166 Meigs St

693 Park Ave
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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 | $1,016 | $650 | $1,590 |
East Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $895 | $6,628 |
East Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,026 | $1,025 | $5,000 |
East Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $1,200 | $3,500 |
East Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 37 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 Oliver Court priced from $875. 171-179 Berkeley St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. 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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Oliver Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $875 |
171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
23 Brighton St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
46-48 Harlem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Berkeley Court | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,195 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Normandie Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Avenue, NY
As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Avenue area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2-bedroom Model at 1255 Lofts in the in the Sector 8 neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value East Avenue apartment is the 318 Scio St Model at 318 Scio St, Unit #1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.19 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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1255 Lofts | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
318 Scio St, Unit #1 | 318 Scio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307 | 307 Cedarwood Ter | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
50 Prince Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
106 Edgerton St, Unit 106 Edgerton St lower | 106 Edgerton St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5 | 652 University Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
25 Beacon St, Unit down | 25 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Berkeley Court | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
148 Harvard St, Unit #1 | 148 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Avenue, Rochester, NY
Ranked #33
Among cities in New York 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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 $1,249.
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 8 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 $186 which is $2,114 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Avenue.
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