Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (55 Rentals)

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168 Gibbs St

RochesterNY14605

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Midtown Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Manor Apartments

475 E Broad StRochester, NY 14607
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Andrews Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andrews Terrace

125 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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St. Simon's Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

St. Simon's Terrace

360 St Paul StRochester, NY 14605
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Gibbs Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gibbs Place

35 Chestnut StRochester, NY 14604
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East End Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East End Apartments

325 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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Stanton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton

240 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Park Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Square Apartments

10 Manhattan Square DrRochester, 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

East End, Rochester, NY Local Guide

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 Normandie Apartments priced from $799. The Columbus Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$799
The Columbus BuildingEfficiency Studios (7th floor)Studio,1BA$850
49 Troup Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$895
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,000
46-48 Harlem1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Riverview Industrie LoftsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, NY

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $0.97 price per square foot 76 Alexander St Model at 76 Alexander St, Unit 1 in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value East End apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at 246-254 Park Ave starting at $1,750 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
76 Alexander St, Unit 176 Alexander St3BR,1.5BA$0.97
246-254 Park Ave3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment432 Frederick Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.08
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1.05
111 On East1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Water Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
23 Hubbell Park, Unit Lower Apt23 Hubbell Park2BR,1BA$1.22
79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up79 Alexander St1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East End, Rochester, NY

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New York and customized analysis for Central Rochester. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East End Neighborhood in Rochester, NY

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East End?

The cheapest apartment in East End is 49 Troup Street which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in East End costs $3,250.

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 8 regular apartments in East End 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 End?

Cheap apartments in East End have an average cost of $266 which is $2,984 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.

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