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Rochester, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $875 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $2,550. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northeast Quadrant at $1,795, Northland Lyceum at $1,300, and Culver Winton Main at $1,600. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northeast Quadrant$1,800$1,7951
Northland Lyceum$1,895$1,3006
Culver Winton Main$2,000$1,6005
Southwest Quadrant$2,000$1,05012
United Neighbors Together$2,000$1,05016
Dutchtown$2,020$90021
Lyell Otis$2,020$1,0509
Edgerton$2,100$1,9503
Maplewood$2,100$1,6504
Northwest Quadrant$2,100$1,6504

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Charlotte Harbortown Highrise in the Charlotte neighborhood priced from $703. Orchard Place in the Webster neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $765. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charlotte Harbortown HighriseStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$703
Orchard Place2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$765
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
49 Troup Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
950 Bay St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$895
South Wedge CommonsStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$900
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$900
Greece CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic Model at Warner Lofts in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Kirstein Lofts starting at $1,505 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Warner Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic2BR,1BA$1.14
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
395 Meigs St, Unit 1 Downstairs395 Meigs St2BR,1BA$1.04
144 Jamestown Ter, Unit Jamestown Terrace144 Jamestown Ter1BR,1BA$0.98
119 Monica St, Unit 119119 Monica St3BR,1BA$1.16
7 Beechwood St, Unit 77 Beechwood St3BR,1BA$1.08
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Cedars Of Chili2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
1737 Saint Paul St, Unit DnRear1737 Saint Paul St2BR,1BA$1.11
Orchard Place2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99

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Rochester Overview

Hovering just behind the massive New York City and Buffalo regions to lay claim to the third most populated city in all of New York, Rochester is a growing metropolis offering a winning combination of universities, amenities and an on-the-rise job market. Add to that captivating scenic beauty and a garage rock scene that rivals some of the best in the nation, and it quickly becomes apparent as to why so many New Yorkers choose to call Rochester home.

Why live in Rochester, NY?

Home to a large number of schools and businesses, Rochester has remained a popular draw due to its economic growth and abundance of scenic, waterfront beauty. A diverse mix of young and old residents can be found across Rochester neighborhoods and its popular downtown, which is ripe with world-class restaurants, nightclubs and taverns.

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Getting Around Rochester, NY

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rochester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rochester is at Charlotte Harbortown Highrise listed at $703.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Apartment is $821 at Charlotte Harbortown Highrise.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rochester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rochester is starting from $765 at Orchard Place.

What is the most affordable Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedars Of Chili and starts from $1,155.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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