
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (125 Rentals)
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51 Rutgers St

The Triangle

Normandie Apartments

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522 South Ave, Unit 1

Franklin Street Apartments

31 Mona St

Arnold Park Apartments

59 Amherst St

The Grand Alexander
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The Ambassador

255 6th St

300 Meigs St

The Lofts at Searle

85 Meigs St

The Columbus Building

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

111 On East

47 Elmhurst St

145 S. Fitzhugh
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281 S Goodman St

9 Lafayette Pl

48 Harlem St

175 Pearl St

Edge of the Wedge

334 University Ave

289 Pearl St

291 Pearl St

279-A S Goodman St

583 Averill Ave
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134 Lewis St

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21 Beacon St, Unit upper

83 Meigs St

Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

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The Hive @ 151

151 St Paul St

The Edmond

Station 55

32 Tracy St

9 Pearl St
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161-163 Hamilton St

14 Oxford St, Unit 3

233 Westminster Rd

The Button Lofts

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

52 Rowley St

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

Buckingham Commons

18-20 Edmonds St

439 Meigs 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 | $1,252 | $825 | $1,928 |
| East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $830 | $3,394 |
| East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,240 | $1,200 | $5,000 |
| East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,944 | $1,800 | $5,950 |
| East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,430 | $1,950 | $3,150 |
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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 $775. Normandie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. 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 | $775 |
| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 221 Alexander St | 221-4 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Ambassador | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| The Lofts at Searle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 111 On East | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive 155 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| 46 Harlem St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, NY
As of July 24, 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 0BR/1BA 1420 Model at Station 55 starting at $1,800 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant 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 |
| Station 55 | 0BR/1BA 1420 | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 318 Scio St, Unit Down | 318 Scio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Water Street Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
| Liberty Lofts | 110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive 155 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.26 |
| Shelbourne Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.29 |
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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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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 $1,095.
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 $2,425.
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 17 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 $133 which is $2,292 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.
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