Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Genesee Jefferson Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (97 Rentals)

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property at 166 Scottsville Rd

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

166 Scottsville Rd

RochesterNY14611

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property at 583 Averill Ave

$1,095 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607

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The Hive @ 151
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$1,200 - $1,645
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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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Genesee Jefferson, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Genesee Jefferson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Genesee Jefferson area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments priced from $849. Franklin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Genesee Jefferson apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio,1BA$925
The TriangleF1BR,1BA$965
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Rochester HighlandsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,045
Rochester Commons at Cambridge CourtA1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Genesee Jefferson, NY

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Genesee Jefferson area is the $1.48 price per square foot 52 Cypress St Model at 52 Cypress St in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Genesee Jefferson 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 Genesee Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
52 Cypress St52 Cypress St4BR,2.5BA$1.48
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Elmwood Terrace Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome - 1,260 sqft2BR,1BA$1.48
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
141 Congress Ave, Unit 141141 Congress Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1.5BA$1.40
63 Marshall St, Unit REAR63 Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.44
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern7071BR,1BA$1.32
111 On East1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Genesee Jefferson, Rochester, and the greater Rochester area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Genesee Jefferson?

The cheapest apartment in Genesee Jefferson is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Genesee Jefferson costs $2,184.

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 60 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 $355 which is $1,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Genesee Jefferson.

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