Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (50 Rentals)

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Midtown Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Manor Apartments

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

Andrews Terrace

125 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
Senior Living
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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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33-35 S Goodman St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

33-35 S Goodman St.

33 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Center City Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Place

131-163 State StRochester, NY 14614
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145 S. Fitzhugh
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

145 S. Fitzhugh

145 S Fitzhugh StRochester, NY 14608
Student Housing
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23 Brighton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

23 Brighton St

23 Brighton 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 Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments priced from $829. The Triangle - Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$829
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$875
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$915
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The WhittierStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$950
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, NY

As of November 28, 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 308 Park Ave Model at 308 Park Ave, Unit #2 starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 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.
6 Rowley St6 Rowley St3BR,1BA$1.31
308 Park Ave, Unit #2308 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$1.00
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Parazin Lofts1 bedroom 1bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5652 University Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Liberty Lofts110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den1BR,1BA$1.37
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$0.94
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East End, Rochester, NY

Ranked #9

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,000.

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 $2,400.

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 37 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 $311 which is $2,089 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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