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1181 S Plymouth Ave

90 Kirkstone Pass
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70 3rd St

100 Howard St, Unit #3

510 Parsells Ave

82 Sanford St, Unit 3

184 Warren Ave
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381 Glenwood Ave, Unit DownStairs

74 Santee St

56 Carthage St

1880 Clifford Ave

496 Blossom Rd, Unit 496 Blossom Lower

30 W Broad St

691 Jefferson Ave

1042 Bay St
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114 Seager St

139 Garfield St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Rochester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rochester 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,762 | $1,100 | $2,700 |
Rochester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,112 | $1,100 | $3,500 |
Rochester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,271 | $1,425 | $4,000 |
Rochester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,821 | $1,700 | $5,500 |
Rochester 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,222 | $2,045 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY
Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $706 to $8,250 with an overall median price of $2,533. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northeast Quadrant at $825, South Marketview Heights at $825, and Upper Falls at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Northeast Quadrant | $1,475 | $825 | 20 |
South Marketview Heights | $1,495 | $825 | 7 |
Upper Falls | $1,500 | $800 | 8 |
Brown Square | $1,525 | $800 | 10 |
Southwest Quadrant | $1,550 | $845 | 15 |
19th Ward | $1,600 | $995 | 9 |
United Neighbors Together | $1,600 | $800 | 41 |
Charlotte | $1,714 | $920 | 23 |
Dutchtown | $2,000 | $800 | 174 |
Highland | $2,007 | $845 | 24 |
Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Triangle - Student Housing in the Sector 10 neighborhood priced from $830. Townhomes at Monroe and Crossman in the Southeast Quadrant 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Triangle - Student Housing | H | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
Townhomes at Monroe and Crossman | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
950 Bay St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Oliver Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $875 |
49 Troup Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY
As of August 04, 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 34 Werner Park Model at 34 Werner Park, Unit 34 Werner starting at $1,650 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Highland District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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7 Roosevelt St | 7 Roosevelt St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
34 Werner Park, Unit 34 Werner | 34 Werner Park | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
Lofts at Gold Street | 4x4 Premium | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
183 Norton St, Unit #1 - DOWNSTAIRS | 183 Norton St | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment | 432 Frederick Douglass St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
453 Clay Ave, Unit Dn | 453 Clay Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
246 Norton St, Unit Up | 246 Norton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
The Smith Gormly | 504 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
36 Woodward St, Unit 1 | 36 Woodward St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Rochester?
There are currently 1403 Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY with pricing that ranges from $706 to $8,250. There are also 144 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rochester ranging from $725 to $5,500.
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 $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,040.
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 $995 to $5,643, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $729.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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