
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Monroe Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (85 Rentals)
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450 Meigs St

626 University Ave

Normandie Apartments

The Triangle

49 Troup St

260 East Broad

Oliver Court

Franklin Street Apartments

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern
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106 Griffith St

The Grand Alexander

The Lofts at Searle

171-179 Berkeley St

The Columbus Building

111 On East

Rochester Highlands New York, LLC

300 Meigs St

Edge of the Wedge

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33-35 S Goodman St.

1079 Monroe Ave

The Residences at Alex Park

28 Rowley St

The Ambassador

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

214-216-216 Andrews St

420 Oxford St

Elmwood Court

The Edmond
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Highland Manor

Riverview Industrie Lofts

175 Avenue E

21 Beacon St, Unit lower

The Club at Lac de Ville

Water Street Commons

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

Buckingham Commons

The Button Lofts

Clintwood Apartments
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South Wedge Commons

25 Beacon St, Unit down

28.5 Bly St

195 Meigs St

Elmwood Terrace Apartments and Townhomes

The Linc

Imperial South

144-144 Ohio St

Parklawn Apartments

675 S Clinton Ave
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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 | $1,213 | $706 | $1,910 |
| Upper Monroe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $775 | $6,449 |
| Upper Monroe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $959 | $9,263 |
| Upper Monroe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $1,049 | $5,500 |
| Upper Monroe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $975 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Upper Monroe Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Monroe area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments priced from $829. The Triangle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Upper Monroe apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| The Triangle | H | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| 49 Troup St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 260 East Broad | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Oliver Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Lofts at Searle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Columbus Building | S 7 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Monroe, NY
As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Monroe 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 Upper Monroe 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 Upper Monroe 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 |
| 6 Rowley St | 6 Rowley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| North Plymouth Terrace | 2A | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Parazin Lofts | 1 bedroom 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 17 Whitmore St, Unit Lower | 17 Whitmore St | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.94 |
| 25 Beacon St, Unit down | 25 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Upper Monroe, Rochester, NY
Twelve Corners Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Rochester, NY. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Monroe?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Monroe is The Triangle which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Upper Monroe costs $3,800.
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 35 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 $322 which is $3,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Monroe.
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