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

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Oliver Court
Studio Apartments

Oliver Court

94 Oliver StRochester, NY 14607
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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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Shelbourne Apartments
Studio Apartments

Shelbourne Apartments

517 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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Berkeley Court
Studio Apartments

Berkeley Court

214 Berkeley StRochester, 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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23 Brighton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

23 Brighton St

23 Brighton 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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46-48 Harlem
1 Bedroom Apartments

46-48 Harlem

46 Harlem 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie ApartmentsEfficiency Renovated SmallStudio,1BA$799
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$825
262 S Goodman StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$825
Rochester City ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$945
46-48 Harlem1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
The Grand AlexanderOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,225
Tower280Studio with DenStudio,1BA$1,241
The Ambassador1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Parklawn Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath 855sqft1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Venue Apartment HomesB8 Penthouse2BR,2BA$1.58
Parker Alley Urban Living1B2BR,2BA$1.84
246-254 Park Ave3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.17
The Whittier2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.77
Parklawn Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath 855sqft1BR,1BA$1.52
1099 East Aveapt 81BR,1BA$1.94
37 Vick Park B, Unit 237 Vick Park B1BR,1BA$1.86
The Grand AlexanderOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.38
46-48 Harlem1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Avenue, Rochester, NY

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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 $1,300.

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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