
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (49 Rentals)
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320 Meigs St

The Triangle

Shelbourne Apartments

49 Troup St

626 University Ave

Franklin Street Apartments

106 Griffith St

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern
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The Columbus Building

The Grand Alexander

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58 Edmonds St, Unit Apt 4

41 Cornell St

96 Liberty Pole Way

111 On East

The Lofts at Searle

40 Hubbell Park

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews
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33-35-35 Ripley St

28 Rowley St

Normandie Apartments

The Ambassador

The Edmond

Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

175 Avenue E

120 Rutgers St

Midtown Manor Apartments
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Andrews Terrace

St. Simon's Terrace

Gibbs Place

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Stanton

DaVinci Court Apartments

Haddon Hall Apartments

262 S Goodman St
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The Mills at High Falls

221 Alexander St

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The Vasser Apartments

The Whittier

Center City Place

23 Brighton St

145 S. Fitzhugh

33-35 S Goodman St.
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The Residences at Hiram Sibley

46-48 Harlem

Strathallan Apartments

Chapel Hill Apartments
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 | $1,250 | $785 | $1,945 |
| East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $830 | $7,066 |
| East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $1,250 | $3,950 |
| East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,310 | $1,050 | $3,600 |
| East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $2,240 | $2,500 |
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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 $875. Franklin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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 | $875 |
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Columbus Building | S 7 | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| The Triangle | F | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| 111 On East | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| The Lofts at Searle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | 707 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,045 |
| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, NY
As of March 08, 2026 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 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace starting at $1,350 with a $0.93 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rowley St | 6 Rowley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| North Plymouth Terrace | 2A | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Water Street Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 9 Sumner Park, Unit 3 Upstairs | 9 Sumner Park | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 249 Central Park, Unit 1. Up Font | 249 Central Park | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | 707 | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 44 Exchange Blvd | Unit 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Shelbourne Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.46 |
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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 $1,099.
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 $2,370.
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 18 regular apartments in East End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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