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

219 Meigs St

96 Rutgers St

198-200-200 Meigs St

41 Cornell St
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Franklin Street Apartments

The Grand Alexander

Riverview Industrie Lofts

The Ambassador

9 Fien St

172 Gibbs St

The Smith Gormly

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern
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145 S. Fitzhugh

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

8 Linwood Pl

Normandie Apartments

The Edmond

44 Exchange Blvd

85 Park Ave

630 University Ave

79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up

195 Lewis St

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The Whittier

Water Street Commons
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59 Niagara St
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 | $1,217 | $700 | $2,088 |
East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $875 | $3,200 |
East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,132 | $980 | $5,000 |
East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $1,200 | $3,950 |
East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $2,000 | $2,750 |
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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 $795. 49 Troup Street 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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Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $795 |
49 Troup Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
The Columbus Building | Studio - 06 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,000 |
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Riverview Industrie Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
46-48 Harlem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Water Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, NY
As of May 22, 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 Two Bedroom Model at Kirstein Lofts starting at $1,505 with a $1.15 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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76 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 76 Alexander St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
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 |
318 Scio St, Unit #1 | 318 Scio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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 | $1.27 |
79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up | 79 Alexander St | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast End, Rochester, NY
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY 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
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in East End?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East End is at Shelbourne Apartments listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East End Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East End Apartment is $1,025 at 49 Troup Street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East End Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East End is starting from $1,350 at Water Street Commons.
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