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28 Rowley St

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Swillburg, Rochester, NY Local Guide

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 $779. The Triangle - Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Swillburg apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$779
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$875
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio,1BA$900
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$915
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$925
The WhittierStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$935
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Rochester City ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swillburg, NY

As of October 09, 2025 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 529 Parsells Ave Model at 529 Parsells Ave, Unit UP 2nd Floor starting at $1,400 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Sector 8 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swillburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7 Roosevelt St7 Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$0.85
529 Parsells Ave, Unit UP 2nd Floor529 Parsells Ave2BR,1BA$0.82
550 Parsells Ave, Unit 550 Parsells ave550 Parsells Ave3BR,1BA$1.03
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
The Lofts at Michaels-SternTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
46 Alexander St, Unit 146 Alexander St2BR,1BA$1.09
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5652 University Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
The Smith Gormly5041BR,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Swillburg, Rochester, NY

Ranked #31

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Rochester. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Swillburg Neighborhood in Rochester, NY

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $985.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swillburg?

The cheapest apartment in Swillburg is The Triangle - Student Housing which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Swillburg costs $2,200.

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 40 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 $258 which is $1,942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swillburg.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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