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

Normandie Apartments

The Columbus Building

174 N Goodman St

168 Gibbs St

368 Alexander St

219 Meigs St
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41 Cornell St

82 Adams St

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The Grand Alexander
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The Ambassador

Riverview Industrie Lofts

104 Boardman St

172 Gibbs St

The Smith Gormly

8 Linwood Pl

79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up

59 Niagara St

44 Exchange Blvd

The Edmond

21 Beacon St, Unit upper
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The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

486-488-488 S Goodman St

23 Hubbell Park, Unit Lower Apt

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

Water Street Commons
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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 |
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East End Studio Apartments | $1,212 | $795 | $2,088 |
East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $775 | $3,200 |
East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $1,200 | $5,000 |
East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $1,100 | $3,950 |
East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $2,395 | $2,400 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $799 |
The Columbus Building | Efficiency Studios (7th floor) | Studio,1BA | $850 |
49 Troup Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $895 |
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,000 |
46-48 Harlem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Riverview Industrie Lofts | One bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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76 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 76 Alexander St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
246-254 Park Ave | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment | 432 Frederick Douglass St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
111 On East | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Water Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
23 Hubbell Park, Unit Lower Apt | 23 Hubbell Park | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up | 79 Alexander St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast End, Rochester, NY
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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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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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