Cheap Homes for Rent in the Lyell Otis Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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490 Ames St, Unit Upstairs

490 Ames 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 $1,100. 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 Manor2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyell Otis, NY

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lyell Otis area is the $0.67 price per square foot 87 McNaughton St Model at 87 McNaughton St, Unit 87 in the in the Dutchtown neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Lyell Otis apartment is the 127 Selye Terrace Model at 127 Selye Terrace, Unit 1 Down stairs starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 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.
87 McNaughton St, Unit 8787 McNaughton St2BR,1BA$0.67
127 Selye Terrace, Unit 1 Down stairs127 Selye Terrace2BR,1BA$1.25
220 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1220 Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
Crescent GardensRenovated 2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.55
307 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 307 Ridgeway307 Ridgeway Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Rochester Commons at Cambridge CourtA1BR,1BA$1.67
367 West Ave367 West Ave1BR,1BA$1.82

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyell Otis

What type of rentals are currently available in Lyell Otis?

There are currently 235 Apartments for Rent in Lyell Otis, NY with pricing that ranges from $800 to $2,360. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lyell Otis ranging from $1,200 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lyell Otis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lyell Otis ranges from $1,200 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,587.

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