Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Monroe Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (158 Rentals)

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90 Alexander St, Unit 1
$950
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90 Alexander St, Unit 1

90 Alexander StRochester, NY 14620
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property at 693 Park Ave

$995 - $1,395

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

693 Park Ave

RochesterNY14607

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346 S Goodman St, Unit 3
$1,050
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$1,050
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346 S Goodman St, Unit 3

346 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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property at 48 Harlem St

$1,095 - $1,250

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48 Harlem St

RochesterNY14607
property at 583 Averill Ave

$1,095 - $1,250

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607
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95 Rutgers St, Unit #1
$1,100
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$1,100
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

95 Rutgers St, Unit #1

95 Rutgers StRochester, NY 14607
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The Hive @ 151
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$1,200 - $1,645
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$1,200 - $1,645
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The Hive @ 151

151 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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$1,200 - $1,550

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151 St Paul St

RochesterNY14604
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8 Brighton St
$1,245 - $1,395
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$1,245 - $1,395
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$1,245 - $1,395
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

8 Brighton St

8 Brighton 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 Studio unit found at Shelbourne Apartments priced from $750. Franklin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Upper Monroe apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio,1BA$925
Berkeley CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$945
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
The Columbus BuildingStudio 7th FloorStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Monroe, NY

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Monroe area is the $0.66 price per square foot Private Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath Model at Lofts at Gold Street in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $995. 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.
Lofts at Gold StreetPrivate Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.66
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX1BR,1.5BA$1.21
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
142-144 Ohio St, Unit UNIT #2142-144 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.21
2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.30
23 Oxford St, Unit 23 Oxford St. Apt 323 Oxford St2BR,1BA$1.11
90 Alexander St, Unit 190 Alexander St1BR,1BA$1.06
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.25

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Upper Monroe, Rochester, NY

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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 Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Upper Monroe costs $2,300.

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 52 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 $286 which is $2,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Monroe.

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