
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brown Square Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (10 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Brown Square area of Rochester.


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Brown Square, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brown Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brown Square Studio Apartments | $1,264 | $905 | $1,769 |
Brown Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $900 | $3,030 |
Brown Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $700 | $5,000 |
Brown Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $950 | $3,498 |
Brown Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brown Square Neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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Cheapest Available Brown Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brown Square area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Greece Commons priced from $905. The Grand Alexander has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Brown Square apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Greece Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Tower280 | Studio with Den | Studio,1BA | $1,241 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brown Square, NY
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brown Square area is the $1.78 price per square foot One Bedroom, One Bath Model at Tower280 in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,847. The second greatest value Brown Square apartment is the 1BR Model at Buckingham Commons starting at $1,241 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brown Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Tower280 | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
135 Spencer St, Unit Upper | 135 Spencer St | 4BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Bridge Square Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Parazin Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Ellwanger & Barry Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Spectra at Sibley Square | One Bedroom 120% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
The Linc | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Greece Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.51 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBrown Square, Rochester, NY
Ranked #21
Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Brown Square Neighborhood in Rochester, NY
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Brown Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brown Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brown Square is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brown Square?
The cheapest apartment in Brown Square is Greece Commons which is listed at $959, while the average apartment in Brown Square costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brown Square?
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 2 regular apartments in Brown Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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