Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main and Clinton Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (52 Rentals)

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Midtown Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Manor Apartments

475 E Broad StRochester, NY 14607
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SOHO Center
Studio Apartments

SOHO Center

90 Canal StRochester, NY 14608
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Andrews Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andrews Terrace

125 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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St. Simon's Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

St. Simon's Terrace

360 St Paul StRochester, NY 14605
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Gibbs Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gibbs Place

35 Chestnut StRochester, NY 14604
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East End Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East End Apartments

325 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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Stanton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton

240 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Shelbourne Apartments
Studio Apartments

Shelbourne Apartments

517 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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262 S Goodman St
Studio Apartments

262 S Goodman St

262 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Park Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Square Apartments

10 Manhattan Square DrRochester, NY 14607
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33-35 S Goodman St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

33-35 S Goodman St.

33 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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23 Brighton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

23 Brighton St

23 Brighton StRochester, NY 14607
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660 East Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

660 East Ave

660 East AveRochester, NY 14607
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$825
49 Troup Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,000
46-48 Harlem1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Water Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
246-254 Park Ave3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.17
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment432 Frederick Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.08
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
318 Scio St, Unit #1318 Scio St2BR,1BA$1.19
Water Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
139 Spencer St, Unit 139-5139 Spencer St4BR,1BA$1.30
79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up79 Alexander St1BR,1BA$1.38
36 Woodward St, Unit 136 Woodward St1BR,1BA$1.10
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Main And Clinton, Rochester, NY

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $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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