Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Falls Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $500 (18 Rentals)

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62 Ontario St
1 Bedroom Apartments

62 Ontario St

62 Ontario StRochester, NY 14605
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102 Clifford Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

102 Clifford Ave

102 Clifford AveRochester, NY 14621
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150 University Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

150 University Ave

150 University AveRochester, NY 14605

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579-587 North St
Studio Apartments

579-587 North St

579-587 North StRochester, NY 14605
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30 Watkin Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Watkin Terrace

30 Watkin TerraceRochester, NY 14605
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131 Rauber St
Studio Apartments

131 Rauber St

131 Rauber StRochester, NY 14605
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24 Watkin Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

24 Watkin Terrace

24 Watkin TerraceRochester, NY 14605
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938 Clifford Ave
Studio Apartments

938 Clifford Ave

938 Clifford AveRochester, NY 14621

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8-12 Conkey Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8-12 Conkey Ave

8-12 Conkey AveRochester, NY 14605
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41 Wilson Rd
Studio Apartments

41 Wilson Rd

41 Wilson RdRochester, NY 14605
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Los Flamboyanes
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Los Flamboyanes

675 N Clinton AveRochester, NY 14605
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St. Simon's Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

St. Simon's Terrace

360 St Paul StRochester, NY 14605
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Upper Falls Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Upper Falls Square

396 Hudson AveRochester, NY 14605
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Cheapest Available Upper Falls Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Falls area of Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Franklin Street Apartments priced from $900. The Lofts at Searle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Upper Falls apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
Parazin Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Falls, NY

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Falls area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Parazin Lofts in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Upper Falls apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Franklin Street Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Falls apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parazin Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.57
Franklin Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Falls Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Falls?

The cheapest apartment in Upper Falls is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Upper Falls costs $1,462.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Falls?

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 1 regular apartments in Upper Falls that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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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