
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main and Clinton Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (48 Rentals)
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The Triangle - Student Housing

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

103 Troup St

The Whittier

Franklin Street Apartments

The Grand Alexander

486-488-488 S Goodman St
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164-166-166 Meigs St

111 On East

420 Oxford St

The Smith Gormly

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

Edge of the Wedge

7 Lafayette Pl

The Columbus Building

The Ambassador
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The Lofts at Searle

Riverview Industrie Lofts

214-216-216 Andrews 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 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Main and Clinton Studio Apartments | $1,175 | $779 | $1,795 | 
| Main and Clinton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $830 | $6,711 | 
| Main and Clinton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $995 | $5,500 | 
| Main and Clinton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,954 | $1,300 | $4,570 | 
| Main and Clinton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $1,450 | $2,600 | 
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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 Normandie Apartments priced from $779. The Triangle - Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Main and Clinton apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $779 | 
| The Triangle - Student Housing | H | 1BR,1BA | $830 | 
| 49 Troup St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 | 
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 | 
| Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $925 | 
| The Whittier | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $935 | 
| Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive 155 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 | 
| 111 On East | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 | 
| 145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,000 | 
| The Columbus Building | S 7 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main and Clinton, NY
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main and Clinton area is the $1.31 price per square foot 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Main and Clinton apartment is the 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, 2-Story Loft Model at Corn Hill Landing Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the East End 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. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rowley St | 6 Rowley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 | 
| Corn Hill Landing Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, 2-Story Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 | 
| Liberty Lofts | 100% AMI 2 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 | 
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 | 
| Parazin Lofts | 1 bedroom 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 | 
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 | 
| Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 | 
| Tower280 | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 | 
| 44 Exchange Blvd | Unit 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 | 
| 46 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 46 Alexander St | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 | 
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMain And Clinton, Rochester, NY
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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Main and Clinton?
The cheapest apartment in Main and Clinton is The Triangle - Student Housing which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Main and Clinton costs $2,939.
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 30 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 $278 which is $2,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main and Clinton.
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