
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Rochester, NH from $1,400 (15 Rentals)
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Welcome Home to Norway Plains

McDuffee Brook Apartments
Downtown, Rochester, NH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,400 | $2,000 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $1,500 | $1,950 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $1,800 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Rochester, NH.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Rochester, NH is a 2 Beds unit found at McDuffee Brook Apartments priced from $1,500. Welcome Home to Norway Plains has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Rochester, NH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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McDuffee Brook Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Welcome Home to Norway Plains | 2 Bedroom Interior Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
White Mountain Highway | 22 Lafayette Street | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Highfield Townhome Available for Rent! | Highfield Commons Apartments | 3BR,2BA | $2,850 |
Fownes Mill-Large Rooms-Heated Garage | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $3,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NH
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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 |
Welcome Home to Norway Plains | 2 Bedroom End Unit with Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
White Mountain Highway | 22 Lafayette Street | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
McDuffee Brook Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Rochester, NH
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $1,500 at McDuffee Brook Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highfield Townhome Available for Rent! and starts from $2,850.
Expert Rental Resources
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