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Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY

Pricing Updated: 11/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $725 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $2,581. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lyell Otis at $950, Beechwood at $850, and Culver Winton Main at $1,395. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lyell Otis$1,720$95013
Beechwood$1,745$8504
Culver Winton Main$1,795$1,3954
Brown Square$1,825$9504
Edgerton$1,875$9506
Northwest Quadrant$1,875$1,4006
Maplewood$1,900$1,4954
Sector 8$1,900$1,3009
South Wedge$2,000$9008
Cobbs Hill$2,450$1,2507

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 $779. Oliver Court in the Sector 8 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$779
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$795
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
950 Bay StStudioStudio,1BA$850
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$915
The WhittierStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$935
Greece CommonsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $0.85 price per square foot 7 Roosevelt St Model at 7 Roosevelt St in the in the Ellwanger Barry neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 1208 S Plymouth Ave Model at 1208 S Plymouth Ave, Unit 1208 starting at $1,795 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Southwest 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.
7 Roosevelt St7 Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$0.85
1208 S Plymouth Ave, Unit 12081208 S Plymouth Ave4BR,2BA$1.20
308 Park Ave, Unit #2308 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
Briar Manor2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.21
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5652 University Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
404 Birr St, Unit Apt 1404 Birr St2BR,1BA$1.14
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$0.94
4285 Lake Ave4285 Lake Ave1BR,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Rochester?

There are currently 1414 Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY with pricing that ranges from $595 to $10,637. There are also 199 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rochester ranging from $725 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 $725 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,058.

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 $1,049 to $5,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.