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property at 880 Marshall Rd

$875

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$875

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$875

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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880 Marshall Rd

RochesterNY14624
property at 4359 Lake Ave

$950 - $1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4359 Lake Ave

RochesterNY14612

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property at 113 Sterling St

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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113 Sterling St

RochesterNY14606
property at 1355 Norton St

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1355 Norton St

RochesterNY14621

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property at 30 W Broad St

$1,325 - $2,290

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 1

30 W Broad St

RochesterNY14614
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

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919 Goodman St S

RochesterNY14620
property at 201 Mohawk St

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Feb 21

201 Mohawk St

RochesterNY14621

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Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY

Pricing Updated: 02/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $650 to $10,830 with an overall median price of $2,196. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Upper Falls at $900, Edgerton at $795, and Northeast Quadrant at $900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Upper Falls$1,325$9008
Edgerton$1,400$79521
Northeast Quadrant$1,497$90014
19th Ward$1,500$9754
Southwest Quadrant$1,500$9757
Maplewood$1,600$795111
Northwest Quadrant$1,600$795104
Culver Winton Main$1,675$1,0008
Charlotte$1,714$92020
Outer Irondequoit$1,714$75075

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Franklin Street Apartments in the Sector 10 neighborhood priced from $900. 111 On East in the Sector 10 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$925
Greece CommonsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$950
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$950
The TriangleF1BR,1BA$965
Parkway Manor Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$990
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $0.68 price per square foot 96-98 Durnan St Model at 96-98 Durnan St, Unit 98 in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 529 Parsells Ave Model at 529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor starting at $1,600 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Sector 8 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.
96-98 Durnan St, Unit 9896-98 Durnan St3BR,1BA$0.68
529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor529 Parsells Ave3BR,1BA$0.94
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
127 Selye Terrace, Unit 1 Down stairs127 Selye Terrace2BR,1BA$1.17
Briar Manor2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.21
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
142-144 Ohio St, Unit DN142-144 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.20
404 Birr St, Unit 2404 Birr St1BR,1BA$0.89
409 Raines Park, Unit 2409 Raines Park2BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Rochester?

There are currently 1385 Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY with pricing that ranges from $750 to $10,849. There are also 175 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rochester ranging from $650 to $4,800.

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 $650 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,973.

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 $950 to $6,801, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.

Expert Rental Resources

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Beyond the Finger Lakes: Unveiling Rochester's 7 Best-Value Neighborhoods to Rent

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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