Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Monroe Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (77 Rentals)

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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 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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Oliver Court
Studio Apartments

Oliver Court

94 Oliver 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 Normandie Apartments priced from $799. Shelbourne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Upper Monroe apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie ApartmentsEfficiency Renovated SmallStudio,1BA$799
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$825
262 S Goodman StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$825
49 Troup Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
The Columbus BuildingEfficiency Studios (7th floor)Studio,1BA$850
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$900
Rochester City ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$945
Lofts at Gold Street4x44BR,4BA$995
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Monroe, NY

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Monroe area is the $0.66 price per square foot 4x4 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 76 Alexander St Model at 76 Alexander St, Unit 1 starting at $1,450 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant 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 Street4x44BR,4BA$0.66
76 Alexander St, Unit 176 Alexander St3BR,1.5BA$0.97
246-254 Park Ave3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$0.98
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment432 Frederick Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.08
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
111 On East1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Water Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
23 Hubbell Park, Unit Lower Apt23 Hubbell Park2BR,1BA$1.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Monroe, Rochester, NY

Ranked #35

Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Upper Monroe Neighborhood in Rochester, NY

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in Upper Monroe is 49 Troup Street which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Upper Monroe costs $3,250.

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 20 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 $257 which is $2,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Monroe.

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