
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (59 Rentals)
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The Triangle

223 Alexander St

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36 Cambridge St

Franklin Street Apartments

49 Troup St

51 Rutgers St

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90 Alexander St, Unit 1

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487 South Ave, Unit 0

The Grand Alexander
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The Ambassador

The Lofts at Searle

85 Meigs St

The Columbus Building

111 On East

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79 Bond St, Unit D

Arnold Park Apartments

145 S. Fitzhugh

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346 S Goodman St, Unit 3

486-488-488 S Goodman St
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486 S Goodman St

48 Harlem St

583 Averill Ave

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95 Rutgers St, Unit #1

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

Edge of the Wedge

Normandie Apartments

82 Adams St

291 A Pearl St

83 Meigs St
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The Hive @ 151

151 St Paul St

Midtown Manor Apartments

Andrews Terrace

St. Simon's Terrace

Gibbs Place

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DaVinci Court Apartments

Haddon Hall Apartments
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76 Woodward St

The Mills at High Falls

221 Alexander St

Mayflower House

Park Square Apartments

The Vasser Apartments

26 Edmonds St

Center City Place

The Whittier

23 Brighton St
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East End, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East End Studio Apartments | $1,275 | $750 | $2,151 |
| East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $830 | $6,538 |
| East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $1,245 | $5,000 |
| East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,242 | $1,995 | $5,950 |
| East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $1,300 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East End Neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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Cheapest Available East End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East End area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Shelbourne Apartments priced from $750. Franklin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbourne Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Ambassador | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| The Lofts at Searle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Columbus Building | Studio 7th Floor | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 111 On East | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| Arnold Park Apartments | Mayflower House - Studio, Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, NY
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value East End apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,630 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East End apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Plymouth Terrace | 2A | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Water Street Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
| Liberty Lofts | 110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 90 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 90 Alexander St | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Hive @ 151 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.48 |
| Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive 155 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
| Shelbourne Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast End, Rochester, NY
Ranked #16
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East End, Rochester, NY
School 25 Nathaniel Hawthorne
School 58 World Of Inquiry School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East End is under $1,065.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East End?
The cheapest apartment in East End is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in East End costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East End?
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 19 regular apartments in East End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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