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property at 366 Alexander St

366 Alexander St

RochesterNY14607

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 15 Boardman St

15 Boardman St

RochesterNY14607

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Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY

Pricing Updated: 06/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $500 to $6,266 with an overall median price of $2,546. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northeast Quadrant at $775, South Marketview Heights at $775, and Brown Square at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northeast Quadrant$1,440$77521
South Marketview Heights$1,450$7756
Brown Square$1,500$80011
Southwest Quadrant$1,500$1,20011
Upper Falls$1,500$9508
19th Ward$1,550$1,2008
Charlotte$1,714$8872
Sector 8$1,800$70618
Genesee Jefferson$1,976$500174
Highland$1,985$99020

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 $799. Orchard Place in the Webster neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie ApartmentsEfficiency Renovated SmallStudio,1BA$799
Orchard Place2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$805
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$825
950 Bay StStudioStudio,1BA$825
49 Troup Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

As of June 24, 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 4x4 Model at Lofts at Gold Street starting at $995 with a $0.66 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.
7 Roosevelt St7 Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$0.85
Lofts at Gold Street4x44BR,4BA$0.66
76 Alexander St, Unit 176 Alexander St3BR,1.5BA$0.97
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1.08
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment432 Frederick Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.08
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
1548 Saint Paul St, Unit #2- Upper1548 Saint Paul St2BR,1BA$1.02
Orchard Place2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
36 Woodward St, Unit 136 Woodward St1BR,1BA$1.10
114 Myrtle St, Unit 3114 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Rochester?

There are currently 1391 Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY with pricing that ranges from $500 to $6,266. There are also 149 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 $2,159.

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 $1,000 to $5,267, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.