
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swillburg Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (78 Rentals)
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450 Meigs St

209 Spencer St

The Triangle

Normandie Apartments

196 4th St

49 Troup St

9 Lafayette Pl
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Franklin Street Apartments

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

106 Griffith St

The Grand Alexander

111 On East

171-179 Berkeley St

The Lofts at Searle

The Columbus Building

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

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155 Akron St, Unit 6

300 Meigs St

Rochester City Apartments

Edge of the Wedge

28 Rowley St

40 Hubbell Park

307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307

128 Bartlett St

337 Magnolia St

The Ambassador
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33-35-35 Ripley St

420 Oxford St

238-240-240 Chamberlain St

21 Beacon St, Unit lower

The Edmond

Highland Manor

Riverview Industrie Lofts

175 Avenue E

121 Elba St, Unit 1

The Club at Lac de Ville
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304 Hamilton St, Unit 304

Midtown Manor Apartments

SoHo Center

Andrews Terrace

St. Simon's Terrace

Gibbs Place

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East End Apartments
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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 | $1,227 | $706 | $1,910 |
| Swillburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $775 | $3,200 |
| Swillburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $850 | $4,950 |
| Swillburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $1,049 | $5,500 |
| Swillburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $975 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Swillburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swillburg area of Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Triangle priced from $830. Normandie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Swillburg apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Triangle | H | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Oliver Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Berkeley Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 49 Troup St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 111 On East | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Lofts at Searle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Columbus Building | S 7 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swillburg, NY
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swillburg area is the $0.85 price per square foot 7 Roosevelt St Model at 7 Roosevelt St in the in the Ellwanger Barry neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Swillburg apartment is the 50 Darwin St Model at 50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up starting at $1,550 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Highland District 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Roosevelt St | 7 Roosevelt St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up | 50 Darwin St | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| North Plymouth Terrace | 2A | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 770 Plymouth Ave N, Unit 2 | 770 Plymouth Ave N | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1322 E Main St | 1322 E Main St | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Parazin Lofts | 1 bedroom 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307 | 307 Cedarwood Ter | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 121 Elba St, Unit 1 | 121 Elba St | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swillburg?
The cheapest apartment in Swillburg is The Triangle which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Swillburg costs $3,800.
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 20 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 $257 which is $3,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swillburg.
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