
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sector 8 Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $500 (11 Rentals)
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1352-1356-1356 Culver Rd

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The Grand Alexander

85 Ackerman St, Unit 2-Up

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Sector 8, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sector 8?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sector 8 Studio Apartments | $898 | $706 | $1,125 |
Sector 8 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $806 | $4,444 |
Sector 8 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,334 | $959 | $6,168 |
Sector 8 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $1,133 | $2,000 |
Sector 8 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,640 | $3,935 | $5,346 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Sector 8 Neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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950 Bay St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Highland Bay Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
The Button Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Venue Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Venue Apartment Homes | B8 Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
1255 Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
86 Spencer Rd, Unit 1 | 86 Spencer Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
215 Tarrington Rd | 3 Bedroom House w/ Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
933 the U Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath- 992 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Highland Bay Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
85 Ackerman St, Unit 2-Up | 85 Ackerman St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
651 Garson Ave | 651 Garson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
950 Bay St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSector 8, Rochester, NY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Sector 8, Rochester, NY
School 52 Frank Fowler Dow
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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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