
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main and Clinton Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (52 Rentals)
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331 S Goodman St, Unit 3

The Columbus Building

219 Meigs St

82 Adams St

85 Park Ave

59 Niagara St
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The Ambassador

104 Boardman St

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

The Smith Gormly

8 Linwood Pl

Normandie Apartments

44 Exchange Blvd
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79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up

The Edmond

334 University Ave

192 N Union St

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

Riverview Industrie Lofts

486-488-488 S Goodman St

43 Marshall St

27-29-29 Edmonds St

Water Street Commons
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Main and Clinton, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Main and Clinton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Main and Clinton Studio Apartments | $1,240 | $850 | $1,769 |
Main and Clinton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $775 | $3,200 |
Main and Clinton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,176 | $950 | $5,000 |
Main and Clinton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $1,150 | $4,570 |
Main and Clinton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $1,300 | $2,400 |
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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 Shelbourne Apartments priced from $825. 49 Troup Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Main and Clinton apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $825 |
49 Troup Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,000 |
46-48 Harlem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Water Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main and Clinton, NY
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main and Clinton area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at 246-254 Park Ave in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Main and Clinton apartment is the 432 Frederick Douglass St Model at 432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Main and Clinton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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246-254 Park Ave | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment | 432 Frederick Douglass St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
318 Scio St, Unit #1 | 318 Scio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Water Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
139 Spencer St, Unit 139-5 | 139 Spencer St | 4BR,1BA | $1.30 |
79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up | 79 Alexander St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
36 Woodward St, Unit 1 | 36 Woodward St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
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Best Local Schools in Main And Clinton, Rochester, NY
School 9 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
School 58 World Of Inquiry School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $950, while the average apartment in Main and Clinton costs $2,395.
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 15 regular apartments in Main and Clinton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Main and Clinton?
Cheap apartments in Main and Clinton have an average cost of $210 which is $2,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main and Clinton.
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