Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lyell Otis Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $700 (20 Rentals)

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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

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Cheapest Available Lyell Otis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lyell Otis area of Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Crescent Gardens priced from $1,050. Rochester Commons at Cambridge Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Lyell Otis apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crescent Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Rochester Commons at Cambridge CourtA1BR,1BA$1,100
Barbara Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath- 1191 sqft2BR,2BA$1,950
Doud Luxury Apartment Homes - 1, 2, and 3 Bedrooms2 bedroom, type 12!2BR,2BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyell Otis, NY

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lyell Otis area is the $1.66 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bath-1391 sqft Model at Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment Homes in the in the United Neighbors Together neighborhood starting from $2,315. The second greatest value Lyell Otis apartment is the 127 Selye Terrace Model at 127 Selye Terrace, Unit 1 Down stairs starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lyell Otis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath-1391 sqft3BR,2BA$1.66
127 Selye Terrace, Unit 1 Down stairs127 Selye Terrace2BR,1BA$1.17
544 Emerson St, Unit 1544 Emerson St3BR,1BA$1.29
257 Hague St, Unit 1257 Hague St2BR,1.5BA$1.62
Doud Luxury Apartment Homes - 1, 2, and 3 Bedrooms2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Type A92BR,2BA$1.97
Crescent Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Rochester Commons at Cambridge CourtA1BR,1BA$1.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lyell Otis Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lyell Otis Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lyell Otis Apartment is $1,050 at Crescent Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lyell Otis Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lyell Otis is starting from $1,225 at Barbara Manor.

What is the most affordable Lyell Otis Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lyell Otis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment Homes and starts from $2,240.

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