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

626 University Ave

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

103 Troup St

Franklin Street Apartments

The Grand Alexander

255 6th St
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486-488-488 S Goodman St

79-79.5-795 Alexander St

420 Oxford St

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

111 On East

Edge of the Wedge

The Columbus Building

28 Rowley St

7 Lafayette Pl
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164-166-166 Meigs St

The Ambassador

The Edmond

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

Riverview Industrie Lofts

214-216-216 Andrews St
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652 University Ave, Unit 652.5

264 Hamilton St, Unit 260 Hamilton St

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 | $1,197 | $779 | $2,088 |
East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $830 | $6,091 |
East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $995 | $5,900 |
East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $1,695 | $4,570 |
East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,449 | $2,300 | $2,600 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Triangle - Student Housing | H | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
49 Troup St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $925 |
The Whittier | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $935 |
The Smith Gormly | 504 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive 155 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,000 |
111 On East | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
The Ambassador | 1BD - 102 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6 Rowley St | 6 Rowley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Warner Lofts | 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Parazin Lofts | 1 bedroom 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
46 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 46 Alexander St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
The Smith Gormly | 504 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5 | 652 University Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
23 Alexander St, Unit 2 | 23 Alexander St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast End, Rochester, NY
Ranked #12
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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
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
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.
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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 $1,100.
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.
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