Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lyell Otis Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $800 (14 Rentals)

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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 Barbara Manor priced from $1,000. Crescent Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Lyell Otis apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barbara Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Crescent Gardens1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Rochester Commons at Cambridge CourtA1BR,1BA$1,100
Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath- 1186 sqft2BR,2BA$1,995
Doud Luxury Apartment Homes - 1, 2, and 3 Bedrooms2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Type A112BR,2BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyell Otis, NY

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lyell Otis area is the $1.69 price per square foot Two Bedroom 2 Bath- 1183 sqft Model at Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment Homes in the in the United Neighbors Together neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Lyell Otis apartment is the 404 Birr St Model at 404 Birr St, Unit Apt 1 starting at $1,120 with a $1.14 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 HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath- 1183 sqft2BR,2BA$1.69
404 Birr St, Unit Apt 1404 Birr St2BR,1BA$1.14
Doud Luxury Apartment Homes - 1, 2, and 3 Bedrooms2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Type A112BR,2BA$2.07
Crescent Gardens1x11BR,1BA$1.40
Rochester Commons at Cambridge CourtA1BR,1BA$1.67
50 Syke St, Unit Back50 Syke St1BR,1BA$1.90

Getting Around the Lyell Otis Neighborhood in Rochester, NY

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,000 at Barbara Manor.

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 $1,200 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 $2,180.

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