Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (56 Rentals)

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28 Rowley St

RochesterNY14607

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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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Haddon Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haddon Hall Apartments

505 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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262 S Goodman St
Studio Apartments

262 S Goodman St

262 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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46-48 Harlem
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

46-48 Harlem

46 Harlem StRochester, NY 14607
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The Vasser Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vasser Apartments

593 Park AveRochester, NY 14607
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Shelbourne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shelbourne Apartments

517 University AveRochester, 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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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 1 Bed unit found at The Triangle - Student Housing priced from $830. 49 Troup St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$915
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$925
The WhittierStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$935
The Smith Gormly5041BR,1BA$1,000
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,000
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
The Ambassador1BD - 1021BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, NY

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $1.31 price per square foot 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value East End apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,760 with a $1.28 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Rowley St6 Rowley St3BR,1BA$1.31
Warner Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Parazin Lofts1 bedroom 1bath1BR,1BA$1.29
The Lofts at Michaels-SternTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
46 Alexander St, Unit 146 Alexander St2BR,1BA$1.09
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
The Smith Gormly5041BR,1BA$1.00
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5652 University Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
23 Alexander St, Unit 223 Alexander St2BR,1.5BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East End, Rochester, NY

Ranked #12

Among cities in New York 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 $1,100.

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

The cheapest apartment in East End is The Triangle - Student Housing which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in East End costs $2,850.

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 34 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 $278 which is $2,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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