Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sector 8 Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Oliver Court
Studio Apartments

Oliver Court

94 Oliver StRochester, NY 14607
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Ferncliff Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ferncliff Gardens

895 Fernwood ParkRochester, NY 14609
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Winton Gardens Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Winton Gardens Towers

2052 E Main StRochester, NY 14609
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Flower City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flower City Apartments

899 Culver RdRochester, NY 14609
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Sector 8, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sector 8 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sector 8 area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at 950 Bay St priced from $825. Highland Bay Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,179. Here are the most affordable Sector 8 apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
950 Bay StStudioStudio,1BA$825
Highland Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,179
The Grand AlexanderOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,225
The Button Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
The Venue Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sector 8, NY

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sector 8 area is the $1.58 price per square foot B8 Penthouse Model at The Venue Apartment Homes in the in the Sector 8 neighborhood starting from $4,730. The second greatest value Sector 8 apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 1255 Lofts starting at $2,650 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Sector 8 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sector 8 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Venue Apartment HomesB8 Penthouse2BR,2BA$1.58
1255 LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.76
86 Spencer Rd, Unit 186 Spencer Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.44
215 Tarrington Rd3 Bedroom House w/ Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.67
933 the U Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath- 992 sqft2BR,2BA$2.79
Highland Bay Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
85 Ackerman St, Unit 2-Up85 Ackerman St2BR,1BA$1.18
651 Garson Ave651 Garson Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
The Grand AlexanderOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
950 Bay StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sector 8, Rochester, NY

Ranked #22

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sector 8 Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sector 8?

The cheapest apartment in Sector 8 is 950 Bay St which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Sector 8 costs $3,935.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sector 8?

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 1 regular apartments in Sector 8 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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