
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Upper Monroe Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $1,030 (63 Rentals)


2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY

142-144-144 Bowman St

Rochester Highlands

South Wedge Commons

Coolidge Apartments

Franklin Street Apartments

44 Rosemount St

Arnold Park Apartments

74-78 Stewart St
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The Smith Gormly

Highland Manor Apartments

76 Gold St

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4 Carroll Pl, Unit 6

1132 Monroe Ave

The Triangle

Elmwood Manor Apartments and Townhouses

405 Alexander St

Elmwood Court

161 S Union St
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96 Laburnam Crescent

294 Laburnam Crescent

The Grand Alexander

Hillside Manor Apartments

94 Averill Ave

The Edmond

Water Street Commons

Kirstein Lofts

The Terminal Building

Rochester City Apartments
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The Ambassador

1698 Mt Hope Ave

9 Rowley St

Clintwood Apartments

The Lofts at Searle

Imperial South

777 South Ave

Bridge Square Lofts

775 Park Ave

1107-1109-1109 Monroe Ave
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82 May St, Unit 1

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200 Oxford St, Unit Oxford UP

250 Anderson Ave

61 Cambridge St

451 Averill Ave

Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

East End Apartments

The Mills at High Falls

DaVinci Court Apartments

Sanford Street Associates, LP
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Upper Monroe, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Monroe?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Monroe Studio Apartments | $1,251 | $750 | $1,955 |
| Upper Monroe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $830 | $6,538 |
Upper Monroe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $1,030 | $5,000 |
| Upper Monroe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $1,127 | $5,950 |
| Upper Monroe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $950 | $3,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper Monroe, Rochester, NY
Ranked #3
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Upper Monroe, Rochester, NY
Twelve Corners Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Monroe Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper Monroe?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Monroe is under $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Monroe?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Monroe is 2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Upper Monroe costs $2,270.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Monroe?
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 57 regular apartments in Upper Monroe 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 Upper Monroe?
Cheap apartments in Upper Monroe have an average cost of $316 which is $1,954 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Monroe.
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