Cheap Homes for Rent in Rochester, NY from $700 (46 Rentals)

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property at 4359 Lake Ave

$875

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$875

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$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4359 Lake Ave, Unit 4361 Lake Ave. - 3

4359 Lake Ave
RochesterNY14612
property at 641 N Goodman St

$950 - $1,095

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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641 N Goodman St

RochesterNY14609
property at 230 Pullman Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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230 Pullman Ave, Unit #1

230 Pullman Ave
RochesterNY14615

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property at 490 Ames St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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490 Ames St, Unit Upstairs

490 Ames St
RochesterNY14606
property at 235 Flower City Park

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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235 Flower City Park

RochesterNY14615

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property at 287 Electric Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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287 Electric Ave

RochesterNY14613
property at 165 Benton St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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165 Benton St

RochesterNY14620

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property at 41 Crittenden Blvd

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

41 Crittenden Blvd

RochesterNY14620

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Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $715 to $7,525 with an overall median price of $2,411. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Edgerton at $850, Maplewood at $950, and Northwest Quadrant at $950. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Edgerton$1,275$85024
Maplewood$1,295$95085
Northwest Quadrant$1,295$95078
Southwest Quadrant$1,300$90011
Upper Falls$1,350$8509
Outer Irondequoit$1,425$80068
19th Ward$1,450$9007
Northeast Quadrant$1,500$95019
United Neighbors Together$1,525$80043
Charlotte$1,725$1,07914

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments in the East End neighborhood priced from $849. 957 Monroe Ave in the Alexander neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio,1BA$850
2005 DEWEY Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$900
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
333 Rosewood Ter2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
Greece CommonsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$950
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $0.54 price per square foot 175 Rosewood Ter Model at 175 Rosewood Ter, Unit 175 rosewood terrace in the in the Sector 8 neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 52 Cypress St Model at Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing! starting at $850 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
175 Rosewood Ter, Unit 175 rosewood terrace175 Rosewood Ter3BR,1BA$0.54
Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing!52 Cypress St4BR,2.5BA$0.37
87 McNaughton St, Unit 8787 McNaughton St2BR,1BA$0.67
Lofts at Gold StreetPrivate Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.63
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Arnold Park ApartmentsArnold Court - 2 BD 1 BTH, Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
The Marshall Rochester2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.07
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.06

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Rochester?

There are currently 1472 Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY with pricing that ranges from $715 to $7,525. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rochester ranging from $725 to $5,998.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rochester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rochester ranges from $725 to $5,998 with an average monthly rent of $2,253.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rochester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rochester range from $1,100 to $7,525, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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