Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Monroe Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (70 Rentals)

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28 Rowley St

RochesterNY14607

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Winton Gardens Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Winton Gardens Towers

2052 E Main StRochester, NY 14609
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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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Oliver Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom 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 $829. The Triangle - Student Housing 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$829
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
260 East BroadOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$875
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$915
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The WhittierStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$950
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Monroe, NY

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Monroe area is the $0.94 price per square foot 50 Darwin St Model at 50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up in the in the Highland District neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Upper Monroe apartment is the 6 Hinsdale St Model at 6 Hinsdale St, Unit 2 starting at $1,900 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Alexander 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.
50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up50 Darwin St2BR,2BA$0.94
6 Hinsdale St, Unit 26 Hinsdale St3BR,2BA$1.19
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX1BR,1BA$1.14
308 Park Ave, Unit #2308 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$1.00
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
142-144 Ohio St, Unit DN142-144 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.20
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$0.94
1099 S Clinton Ave, Unit apt 21099 S Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$1.13

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Monroe, Rochester, NY

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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Upper Monroe is The Triangle - Student Housing which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Upper Monroe costs $2,099.

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 $316 which is $1,783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Monroe.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!