Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main and Clinton Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (112 Rentals)

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property at 525 Averill Ave

$1,025 - $1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 1

525 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607

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The Hive @ 151
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$1,200 - $1,645
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$1,200 - $1,645
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The Hive @ 151

151 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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143 Comfort St
$1,250
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$1,250
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143 Comfort St

143 Comfort StRochester, NY 14620
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property at 30 W Broad St

$1,325 - $2,290

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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30 W Broad St

RochesterNY14614

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140 Pennsylvania Ave
$1,400
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140 Pennsylvania Ave

140 Pennsylvania AveRochester, NY 14609
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Main and Clinton, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Main and Clinton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Main and Clinton area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments priced from $849. Franklin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Main and Clinton apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The TriangleF1BR,1BA$965
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,045
46 Harlem St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
44 Exchange BlvdUnit 11BR,1BA$1,150
Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities IncludedOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
The Hive @ 151StudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main and Clinton, NY

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Main and Clinton area is the $1.37 price per square foot 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Main and Clinton apartment is the 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace starting at $1,350 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Main and Clinton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Rowley St6 Rowley St3BR,1BA$1.37
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1.5BA$1.38
63 Marshall St, Unit REAR63 Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.44
140 Pennsylvania Ave140 Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35
Liberty Lofts110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den1BR,1BA$1.41
143 Comfort St143 Comfort St2BR,1BA$1.39

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Main and Clinton, Rochester, and the greater Rochester area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Main and Clinton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Main and Clinton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Main and Clinton is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Main and Clinton?

The cheapest apartment in Main and Clinton is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Main and Clinton costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Main and Clinton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in Main and Clinton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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