Cheap Homes for Rent in the Upper Monroe Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $1,500 (16 Rentals)

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property at 41 Crittenden Blvd

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

41 Crittenden Blvd

RochesterNY14620
property at 24 Hinsdale St

$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

24 Hinsdale St

RochesterNY14620

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property at 45 Beacon St

$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

45 Beacon St, Unit Second Floor - 2 BR

45 Beacon St
RochesterNY14607

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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
221 Alexander St221-4Studio,1BA$900
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
East and Park Ave Apartments (Formerly Rochester City Apartments)Colby Apts - Studio, RenovatedStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Monroe, NY

As of July 21, 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 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.
Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing!52 Cypress St4BR,2.5BA$0.37
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Elmwood Terrace Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome - 1,387 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Lofts at Gold StreetPremium - Private Bedroom in a shared 2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.17
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1.5BA$1.40
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30
2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Upper Monroe, Rochester, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Monroe

What type of rentals are currently available in Upper Monroe?

There are currently 589 Apartments for Rent in Upper Monroe, NY with pricing that ranges from $715 to $5,950. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper Monroe ranging from $1,500 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Upper Monroe?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Upper Monroe ranges from $1,500 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,416.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Upper Monroe?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Upper Monroe range from $1,127 to $5,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $895.

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