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

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Midtown Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Manor Apartments

475 E Broad StRochester, NY 14607
Senior Living
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SoHo Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom 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
Senior Living
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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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Haddon Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haddon Hall Apartments

505 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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Shelbourne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shelbourne Apartments

517 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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46-48 Harlem
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

46-48 Harlem

46 Harlem StRochester, 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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145 S. Fitzhugh
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

145 S. Fitzhugh

145 S Fitzhugh StRochester, NY 14608
Student Housing
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Center City Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Place

131-163 State StRochester, NY 14614
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660 East Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

660 East Ave

660 East AveRochester, NY 14607
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23 Brighton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

23 Brighton St

23 Brighton StRochester, NY 14607

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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$779
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$915
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$925
The WhittierStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$935
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,000
The Columbus BuildingS 7Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Rowley St6 Rowley St3BR,1BA$1.31
Corn Hill Landing Apartments2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, 2-Story Loft2BR,2BA$1.43
Liberty Lofts100% AMI 2 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den2BR,1BA$1.24
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Parazin Lofts1 bedroom 1bath1BR,1BA$1.25
The Lofts at Michaels-SternTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
Tower280One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
44 Exchange BlvdUnit 22BR,1BA$1.48
46 Alexander St, Unit 146 Alexander St2BR,1BA$1.47

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Main And Clinton, Rochester, NY

Ranked #11

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,049.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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