
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swillburg Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (167 Rentals)
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Harris Park

209 Spencer St

14 Oxford St, Unit 2

14 Oxford St, Unit 4

The Triangle

957 Monroe Ave

137 Shelbourne Rd

223 Alexander St

Franklin Street Apartments
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South Wedge Commons

51 Rutgers St

Berkeley Court

The Grand Alexander

39 Parkway

Total Monthly Price
90 Alexander St, Unit 1

The Ambassador

111 On East

254 Anderson Ave

Coolidge Apartments
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693 Park Ave

85 Meigs St

The Lofts at Searle

171-179 Berkeley St

The Columbus Building

52 Lorimer St

Rochester Highlands

Arnold Park Apartments

145 S. Fitzhugh

Total Monthly Price
346 S Goodman St, Unit 3
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486-488-488 S Goodman St

486 S Goodman St

500 Garson Ave

48 Harlem St

583 Averill Ave

Normandie Apartments

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307

Total Monthly Price
95 Rutgers St, Unit #1

South & Hickory Place
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Edge of the Wedge

485 University Ave, Unit 1

936 Monroe Ave

Elmwood Manor Apartments and Townhouses

291 A Pearl St

28 Bly St

211 Parsells Ave

90 Henrietta St

320-322-322 Wisconsin St

83 Meigs St
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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 | $1,265 | $750 | $1,955 |
| Swillburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,765 | $800 | $6,538 |
| Swillburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $950 | $5,000 |
| Swillburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $1,127 | $5,950 |
| Swillburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $995 | $3,200 |
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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 Shelbourne Apartments priced from $750. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbourne Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| 957 Monroe Ave | Studio Heat Included | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| South Wedge Commons | ST CLASSIC | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Berkeley Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| The Ambassador | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 111 On East | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| The Lofts at Searle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swillburg, NY
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swillburg area is the $0.66 price per square foot Private Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath Model at Lofts at Gold Street in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Swillburg apartment is the 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace starting at $1,350 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Sector 10 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Gold Street | Private Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.66 |
| North Plymouth Terrace | 2A | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Water Street Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307 | 307 Cedarwood Ter | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 142-144 Ohio St, Unit #2 | 142-144 Ohio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 90 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 90 Alexander St | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Shelbourne Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swillburg?
The cheapest apartment in Swillburg is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Swillburg costs $2,089.
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 54 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 $256 which is $1,833 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swillburg.
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