
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swillburg Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (163 Rentals)
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525 E Main St, Unit 2

Harris Park

209 Spencer St

52 Lorimer St

51 Rutgers St

The Triangle

Normandie Apartments

957 Monroe Ave

45 Chamberlain St
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111-115-115 Lyell Ave

Franklin Street Apartments

Arnold Park Apartments

385 Meigs St

East and Park Ave Apartments (Formerly Rochester City Apartments)

247 Meigs St

115 Parkway

The Grand Alexander

279-A S Goodman St

537-537.5-5375 Lyell Ave
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The Ambassador

85 Meigs St

9 Lafayette Pl

171-179 Berkeley St

583 Averill Ave

The Columbus Building

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

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12 Alvin Pl, Unit 2nd floor

154 Park Ave

Rochester Highlands
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528 Seward St

The Residences at Alex Park

145 S. Fitzhugh

175 Pearl St

381 Meigs St

308 Reynolds St

195 Meigs St

281 S Goodman St

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38 Comfort St, Unit UP

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43 Brighton St, Unit 43B
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22 Morgan St

74-78 Grand Ave

South & Hickory Place

Edge of the Wedge

936 Monroe Ave

1132 Monroe Ave

111 On East

307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307

324-326-326 Mt Hope Ave

Elmwood Manor Apartments and Townhouses
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Swillburg, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swillburg?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swillburg Studio Apartments | $1,253 | $700 | $2,151 |
| Swillburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $800 | $7,269 |
| Swillburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Swillburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,216 | $1,127 | $5,950 |
| Swillburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,041 | $850 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available Swillburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swillburg area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments priced from $849. 957 Monroe Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Swillburg apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| 957 Monroe Ave | Studio Heat Included | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 333 Rosewood Ter | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Ambassador | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Columbus Building | Studio 7th Floor | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive 155 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 2017 E Main St | 1 Bed 2017 E Main | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Rochester Highlands | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swillburg, NY
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swillburg area is the $1.00 price per square foot 529 Parsells Ave Model at 529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor in the in the Sector 8 neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Swillburg apartment is the 185 Rutgers St Model at 185 Rutgers St, Unit Apt 3 starting at $1,700 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swillburg apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor | 529 Parsells Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 185 Rutgers St, Unit Apt 3 | 185 Rutgers St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Lofts at Gold Street | Private Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.56 |
| 9 Cypress Street, Unit 9 Cypress Street | 9 Cypress Street | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 39 Edmonds St, Unit Apt A | 39 Edmonds St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307 | 307 Cedarwood Ter | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 142-144 Ohio St, Unit #2 | 142-144 Ohio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 2017 E Main St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 38 Comfort St, Unit UP | 38 Comfort St | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 525 E Main St, Unit 2 | 525 E Main St | Studio ,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swillburg Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Swillburg?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Swillburg is under $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swillburg?
The cheapest apartment in Swillburg is 171-179 Berkeley St which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Swillburg costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Swillburg?
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 39 regular apartments in Swillburg 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 Swillburg?
Cheap apartments in Swillburg have an average cost of $334 which is $1,266 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swillburg.
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