Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (25 Rentals)

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485 Sawyer St, Unit 1
$1,900
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$1,900
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485 Sawyer St, Unit 1

485 Sawyer StRochester, NY 14619
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214-216 kenwood ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

214-216 kenwood ave

214-216 Kenwood AveRochester, NY 14611
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455 Post Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

455 Post Ave

455 Post AveRochester, NY 14619
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128 Genesee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

128 Genesee St

128 Genesee StRochester, NY 14611
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120-128 Lenox St
1 Bedroom Apartments

120-128 Lenox St

120-128 Lenox StRochester, NY 14611

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706 W Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

706 W Main St

706 W Main StRochester, NY 14611
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136 Chili Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

136 Chili Ave

136 Chili AveRochester, NY 14611
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21 Morgan St
2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Morgan St

21 Morgan StRochester, NY 14611
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42 Westgate Ter
1 Bedroom Apartments

42 Westgate Ter

42 Westgate TerRochester, NY 14619
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165 Flint St
1 Bedroom Apartments

165 Flint St

165 Flint StRochester, NY 14608

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1172 Plymouth Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1172 Plymouth Ave S

1172 Plymouth Ave SRochester, NY 14611
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348-352 Genesee St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

348-352 Genesee St

348-352 Genesee StRochester, NY 14611
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Foruplex
1 Bedroom Apartments

Foruplex

33 Kenwood AveRochester, NY 14611
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169 Flint St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

169 Flint St

169 Flint StRochester, NY 14608

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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252 Cottage St
2 Bedroom Apartments

252 Cottage St

252 Cottage StRochester, NY 14611
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169-171 Wilder St
2 Bedroom Apartments

169-171 Wilder St

169-171 Wilder StRochester, NY 14611
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SoHo Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoHo Center

90 Canal StRochester, NY 14608
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Monica Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monica Square

837 Genesee StRochester, NY 14611
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Anthony Square
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Anthony Square

12-80 Cunningham StRochester, NY 14608

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Southwest Quadrant, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Quadrant, NY

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Quadrant area is the $1.36 price per square foot 485 Sawyer St Model at 485 Sawyer St, Unit 1 in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Southwest Quadrant apartment is the 141 Congress Ave Model at 141 Congress Ave, Unit 139 starting at $1,250 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Quadrant apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
485 Sawyer St, Unit 1485 Sawyer St3BR,1BA$1.36
141 Congress Ave, Unit 139141 Congress Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
367 West Ave367 West Ave2BR,1BA$2.00

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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