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43-45-45 Charles St

McDuffee Brook Apartments

Gonic Estates at Brook Farm Village
Rochester, NH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $1,350 | $2,200 |
Cheap Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $1,500 | $2,150 |
Cheap Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $1,800 | $3,250 |
Cheap Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NH
Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NH area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown | $2,399 | $1,400 | 604 |
Gonic | $3,250 | $1,350 | 774 |
South Rochester | $3,250 | $1,350 | 774 |
Tara Estates | $3,250 | $1,295 | 1463 |
Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NH is a 2 Beds unit found at McDuffee Brook Apartments in the Downtown neighborhood priced from $1,500. Country Brook Estates in the South Rochester neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,771. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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McDuffee Brook Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Country Brook Estates | 2BD/1BA - TC - R - 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1,771 |
Welcome Home to Norway Plains | 2 Bedroom Interior Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NH
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Fownes Mill-Large Rooms-Heated Garage in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the Highfield Commons Apartments Model at Highfield Townhome Available for Rent! starting at $2,850 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fownes Mill-Large Rooms-Heated Garage | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Highfield Townhome Available for Rent! | Highfield Commons Apartments | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.70 |
Half Peak Place | Topaz-Open Kitchen and Dining Area | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.10 |
Bayberry Commons | Misty Grey Island w/ Office | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.13 |
5 Lafayette St, Unit 5 b | 5 Lafayette St | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Welcome Home to Norway Plains | 2 Bedroom End Unit with Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Clark Brook Apartments | 2 BDR | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Country Brook Estates | Country Brook Living Leasing Special | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
McDuffee Brook Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Bike Score®
38 / 100
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Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochester Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Rochester is which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $3,037.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rochester?
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 1,102 regular apartments in Rochester 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 Rochester?
Cheap apartments in Rochester have an average cost of $682 which is $2,355 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.
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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