Cheap Homes for Rent in Genesee Jefferson Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $700 (15 Rentals)

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property at 490 Ames St

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

490 Ames St, Unit Upstairs

490 Ames St
RochesterNY14606
property at 919 Goodman St S

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 19

919 Goodman St S

RochesterNY14620

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property at 165 Benton St

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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165 Benton St

RochesterNY14620

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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

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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Genesee Jefferson, Rochester, NY

Ranked #12

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Genesee Jefferson

What type of rentals are currently available in Genesee Jefferson?

There are currently 476 Apartments for Rent in Genesee Jefferson, NY with pricing that ranges from $800 to $10,489. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Genesee Jefferson ranging from $725 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Genesee Jefferson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Genesee Jefferson ranges from $725 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,845.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Genesee Jefferson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Genesee Jefferson range from $1,295 to $7,756, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

Expert Rental Resources

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