Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lyell Otis Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $800 (27 Rentals)

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367 West Ave
$1,000 - $1,275
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

367 West Ave

367 West AveRochester, NY 14611
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property at 372 Glenwood Ave

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

372 Glenwood Ave, Unit 3

372 Glenwood Ave
RochesterNY14613
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169 Glide St, Unit Apt 2
$1,200
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15

169 Glide St, Unit Apt 2

169 Glide StRochester, NY 14611
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property at 115 Sterling St

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

115 Sterling St

RochesterNY14606

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property at 490 Ames St

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

490 Ames St, Unit Upstairs

490 Ames St
RochesterNY14606
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87 McNaughton St, Unit 87
$1,300
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87 McNaughton St, Unit 87

87 McNaughton StRochester, NY 14606
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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 $1,100. 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$1,100
Rochester Commons at Cambridge CourtA1BR,1BA$1,100
Barbara Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment HomesOne Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 958 sqft1BR,1BA$1,690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyell Otis, NY

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lyell Otis area is the $1.63 price per square foot 14 Karnes St Model at 14 Karnes St in the in the Dutchtown neighborhood starting from $1,950. 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.
14 Karnes St14 Karnes St3BR,1BA$1.63
127 Selye Terrace, Unit 1 Down stairs127 Selye Terrace2BR,1BA$1.17
257 Hague St, Unit 1257 Hague St2BR,1.5BA$1.62
Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment HomesOne Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 958 sqft1BR,1.5BA$1.76
Crescent Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Rochester Commons at Cambridge CourtA1BR,1BA$1.67
367 West Ave367 West Ave2BR,1BA$2.00

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 $1,100 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 $2,080.

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