Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (59 Rentals)

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36 Cambridge St
$900 - $1,850
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$900 - $1,850

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

36 Cambridge St

36 Cambridge StRochester, NY 14607
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90 Alexander St, Unit 1
$950
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90 Alexander St, Unit 1

90 Alexander StRochester, NY 14620
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487 South Ave, Unit 0
$950
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$950

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487 South Ave, Unit 0

487 South AveRochester, NY 14620
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79 Bond St, Unit D
$1,000
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79 Bond St, Unit D

79 Bond StRochester, NY 14620
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346 S Goodman St, Unit 3
$1,050
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346 S Goodman St, Unit 3

346 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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property at 48 Harlem St

$1,095 - $1,250

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48 Harlem St

RochesterNY14607
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$1,095 - $1,250

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607
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95 Rutgers St, Unit #1
$1,100
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95 Rutgers St, Unit #1

95 Rutgers StRochester, NY 14607
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The Hive @ 151
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$1,200 - $1,645
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The Hive @ 151

151 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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$1,200 - $1,550

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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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Haddon Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haddon Hall Apartments

505 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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221 Alexander St
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221 Alexander St

221 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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Mayflower House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mayflower House

256 Meigs 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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Center City Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Place

131-163 State StRochester, NY 14614
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The Whittier
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Whittier

270 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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23 Brighton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

23 Brighton St

23 Brighton StRochester, NY 14607

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Find your new digs in Rochester! We highlight the best value neighborhoods with safe, walkable, and affordable rental options close to all of the city’s postsecondary institutions.

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 Shelbourne Apartments priced from $750. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The AmbassadorSTUDIOStudio,1BA$975
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Columbus BuildingStudio 7th FloorStudio,1BA$999
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
Arnold Park ApartmentsMayflower House - Studio, RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, NY

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value East End apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,630 with a $1.21 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.
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX1BR,1.5BA$1.21
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30
Liberty Lofts110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den1BR,1BA$1.41
90 Alexander St, Unit 190 Alexander St1BR,1BA$1.06
The Hive @ 151StudioStudio ,1BA$1.48
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.38
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.25

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East End, Rochester, NY

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

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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!

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 $1,065.

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 $3,000.

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 19 regular apartments in East End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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Beyond the Finger Lakes: Unveiling Rochester's 7 Best-Value Neighborhoods to Rent

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Robin Stewart

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