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366 Alexander St

56 Amherst St

100 Howard St, Unit #3

345 Melville St
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77 Warner St

82 Sanford St, Unit 3

15 Boardman St

74 Santee St
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85 Fulton Ave

613 Magee Ave

7 Edgeland St

1042 Bay St

12 Electric Ave

12 Syke St

510-514-514 W Main St

188 Charlotte St

353 Melville St
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128 Anthony 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 | $1,856 | $945 | $3,536 |
Rochester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,091 | $1,100 | $4,800 |
Rochester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,713 | $1,595 | $5,500 |
Rochester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,568 | $1,700 | $4,500 |
Rochester 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,350 | $2,250 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY
Pricing Updated: 06/24/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Northeast Quadrant | $1,440 | $775 | 21 |
South Marketview Heights | $1,450 | $775 | 6 |
Brown Square | $1,500 | $800 | 11 |
Southwest Quadrant | $1,500 | $1,200 | 11 |
Upper Falls | $1,500 | $950 | 8 |
19th Ward | $1,550 | $1,200 | 8 |
Charlotte | $1,714 | $887 | 2 |
Sector 8 | $1,800 | $706 | 18 |
Genesee Jefferson | $1,976 | $500 | 174 |
Highland | $1,985 | $990 | 20 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Normandie Apartments | Efficiency Renovated Small | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Orchard Place | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $805 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $825 |
950 Bay St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
49 Troup Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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7 Roosevelt St | 7 Roosevelt St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Lofts at Gold Street | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.66 |
76 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 76 Alexander St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment | 432 Frederick Douglass St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
1548 Saint Paul St, Unit #2- Upper | 1548 Saint Paul St | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Orchard Place | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
36 Woodward St, Unit 1 | 36 Woodward St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
114 Myrtle St, Unit 3 | 114 Myrtle St | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.