
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Genesee Jefferson Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (50 Rentals)
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450 Meigs St

209 Spencer St

The Triangle

Normandie Apartments

49 Troup St

9 Lafayette Pl

Franklin Street Apartments

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

106 Griffith St
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424 Ames St

The Grand Alexander

6-7 Calihan Park

15 Lorenzo St

111 On East

The Lofts at Searle

300 Meigs St

The Columbus Building

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

The Smith Gormly
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Hamlet Court Apartments

Rochester Commons at Cambridge Court

The Ambassador

40 Hubbell Park

497 Jay St

The Edmond

Highland Manor

Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

304 Hamilton St, Unit 304
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218-220-220 Congress Ave

Midtown Manor Apartments

SoHo Center

Andrews Terrace

St. Simon's Terrace

Gibbs Place

East End Aparments Charlotte

East End Apartments

119 Ashland St

The Mills at High Falls
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Sanford Street Associates, LP

Park Square Apartments

South & Hickory Place

Center City Place

Strathallan Apartments

145 S. Fitzhugh

The Residences at Hiram Sibley

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Genesee Jefferson, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Genesee Jefferson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee Jefferson Studio Apartments | $1,253 | $785 | $1,910 |
| Genesee Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $600 | $6,308 |
| Genesee Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $795 | $9,373 |
| Genesee Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,724 | $1,380 | $6,079 |
| Genesee Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $975 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Genesee Jefferson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Genesee Jefferson area of Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Triangle priced from $830. Normandie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Genesee Jefferson apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Triangle | H | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| 111 On East | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| The Lofts at Searle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Columbus Building | S 7 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,045 |
| Rochester Commons at Cambridge Court | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Hamlet Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Highland Manor | 1x1 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Genesee Jefferson, NY
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Genesee Jefferson area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Genesee Jefferson apartment is the 770 Plymouth Ave N Model at 770 Plymouth Ave N, Unit 2 starting at $1,500 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Convention District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Genesee Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Plymouth Terrace | 2A | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 770 Plymouth Ave N, Unit 2 | 770 Plymouth Ave N | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Water Street Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 150 Mount Read Blvd, Unit Lower | 150 Mount Read Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 141 Congress Ave, Unit 141 | 141 Congress Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 17 Whitmore St, Unit Lower | 17 Whitmore St | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| 44 Exchange Blvd | Unit 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 304 Hamilton St, Unit 304 | 304 Hamilton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Genesee Jefferson, Rochester, NY
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Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Genesee Jefferson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Genesee Jefferson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Genesee Jefferson is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Genesee Jefferson?
The cheapest apartment in Genesee Jefferson is The Triangle which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Genesee Jefferson costs $2,190.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Genesee Jefferson?
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 Genesee Jefferson 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 Genesee Jefferson?
Cheap apartments in Genesee Jefferson have an average cost of $281 which is $1,909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Genesee Jefferson.
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