Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Monroe Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (68 Rentals)

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1099 S Clinton Ave, Unit 5
$700
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1099 S Clinton Ave, Unit 5

1099 S Clinton AveRochester, NY 14620
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111 On East
$925 - $1,650
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111 On East

111 East AveRochester, NY 14604
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Oliver Court
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$950 - $1,050
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$950 - $1,050

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$950 - $1,050
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Oliver Court

94 Oliver StRochester, NY 14607
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Rochester City Apartments
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$1,030 - $1,850
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$1,015 - $1,835
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$1,030 - $1,850
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rochester City Apartments

1392-1410 Monroe AveRochester, NY 14618
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Midtown Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Manor Apartments

475 E Broad StRochester, NY 14607
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SoHo Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoHo Center

90 Canal StRochester, NY 14608
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Andrews Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andrews Terrace

125 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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Gibbs Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gibbs Place

35 Chestnut StRochester, NY 14604
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East End Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East End Apartments

325 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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119 Ashland St
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119 Ashland St

119 Ashland StRochester, NY 14620
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Monroe Ave Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Ave Apartments

986 Monroe AveRochester, NY 14620
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Stanton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton

240 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Haddon Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haddon Hall Apartments

505 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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262 S Goodman St
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262 S Goodman St

262 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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221 Alexander St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

221 Alexander St

221 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607

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Upper Monroe, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Monroe Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Monroe area of Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Franklin Street Apartments priced from $900. 111 On East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Upper Monroe apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$925
The Columbus BuildingS 7Studio,1BA$949
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$950
The TriangleF1BR,1BA$965
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Rochester City ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$1,030
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Monroe, NY

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Monroe area is the $1.25 price per square foot Single Family House Model at Cascade District Lofts in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Upper Monroe apartment is the 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace starting at $1,350 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Monroe apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cascade District LoftsSingle Family House3BR,4BA$1.25
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Brighton Colony TownhomesOne Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome1BR,1.5BA$1.42
142-144 Ohio St, Unit DN142-144 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.20
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$1.30
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.24
44 Exchange BlvdUnit 22BR,1BA$1.48
Lofts at Gold StreetPrivate Bedroom in a shared 2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.55
Berkeley Court2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.53

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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 $1,045.

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

The cheapest apartment in Upper Monroe is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Upper Monroe costs $2,175.

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 53 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 $319 which is $1,856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Monroe.

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