Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Monroe Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (105 Rentals)

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72 S Union St, Unit 2
$750
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$750
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$750
Studio Apartment Available Aug 7

72 S Union St, Unit 2

72 S Union StRochester, NY 14607
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property at 82 Adams St

$950 - $1,150

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

82 Adams St

RochesterNY14608
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155 Akron St, Unit 1
$995
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$995
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$995
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

155 Akron St, Unit 1

155 Akron StRochester, NY 14609
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property at 1625 East Ave

$1,050 - $1,225

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

1625 East Ave

RochesterNY14610
property at 48 Harlem St

$1,095 - $1,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

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48 Harlem St

RochesterNY14607

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200 Benton St, Unit C
$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 7

200 Benton St, Unit C

200 Benton StRochester, NY 14620
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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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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 Normandie Apartments priced from $849. 957 Monroe Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Upper Monroe apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio,1BA$850
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Rochester HighlandsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Monroe, NY

As of July 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Monroe area is the $0.37 price per square foot 52 Cypress St Model at Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing! in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Upper Monroe apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | Classic Model at Warner Lofts starting at $1,885 with a $1.20 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.
Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing!52 Cypress St4BR,2.5BA$0.37
Warner Lofts2 Bed 2.5 Bath | Classic2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Lofts at Gold StreetPrivate Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.63
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Arnold Park ApartmentsArnold Court - 2 BD 1 BTH, Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30
Liberty Lofts110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den1BR,1BA$1.41
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.30

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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 $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 $2,225.

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 $331 which is $1,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Monroe.

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