Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Genesee Jefferson Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (123 Rentals)

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487 South Ave, Unit 0
$950
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

487 South Ave, Unit 0

487 South AveRochester, NY 14620
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property at 82 Adams St

$950 - $1,150

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Available Jul 1

82 Adams St

RochesterNY14608
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79 Bond St, Unit D
$1,000
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$1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 6

79 Bond St, Unit D

79 Bond StRochester, NY 14620
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367 West Ave
$1,000 - $1,275
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$1,000 - $1,275
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

367 West Ave

367 West AveRochester, NY 14611
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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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169 Glide St, Unit Apt 2
$1,200
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$1,200
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15

169 Glide St, Unit Apt 2

169 Glide StRochester, NY 14611
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property at 151 St Paul St

$1,200 - $1,550

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151 St Paul St

RochesterNY14604
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141 Congress Ave, Unit 139
$1,250
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141 Congress Ave, Unit 139

141 Congress AveRochester, NY 14611
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$1,095 - $1,250

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607

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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 1 Bed unit found at Franklin Street Apartments priced from $900. South Wedge Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Genesee Jefferson apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio,1BA$925
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Rochester HighlandsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
Rochester Commons at Cambridge CourtA1BR,1BA$1,100
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Elmwood Manor Apartments and TownhousesStudioStudio,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Genesee Jefferson, NY

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Genesee Jefferson area is the $1.24 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | Classic Model at Warner Lofts in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,935. 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.
Warner Lofts2 Bed 2.5 Bath | Classic2BR,2.5BA$1.24
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
485 Sawyer St, Unit 1485 Sawyer St3BR,1BA$1.36
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Lofts at Gold StreetPremium - Private Bedroom in a shared 2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.17
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
192 Bartlett St, Unit 192192 Bartlett St3BR,1BA$1.18
141 Congress Ave, Unit 139141 Congress Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.38

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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 $1,165.

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 $2,425.

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 51 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 $490 which is $1,935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Genesee Jefferson.

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