Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Rochester, NY from $400 (47 Rentals)

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Midtown Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Manor Apartments

475 E Broad StRochester, NY 14607
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SOHO Center
Studio Apartments

SOHO Center

90 Canal StRochester, NY 14608
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Andrews Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andrews Terrace

125 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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St. Simon's Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

St. Simon's Terrace

360 St Paul StRochester, NY 14605
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Gibbs Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gibbs Place

35 Chestnut StRochester, NY 14604
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East End Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East End Apartments

325 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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119 Ashland St
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119 Ashland St

119 Ashland StRochester, NY 14620
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Stanton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton

240 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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Park Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Square Apartments

10 Manhattan Square DrRochester, NY 14607
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33-35 S Goodman St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

33-35 S Goodman St.

33 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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South & Hickory Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South & Hickory Place

661-663 South AveRochester, NY 14620
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23 Brighton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

23 Brighton St

23 Brighton StRochester, NY 14607
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46-48 Harlem
1 Bedroom Apartments

46-48 Harlem

46 Harlem StRochester, NY 14607
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Central Business District, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at The Algonquin priced from $775. The Columbus Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AlgonquinStudioStudio,1BA$775
The Columbus BuildingEfficiency Studios (7th floor)Studio,1BA$850
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$925
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$950
The Grand AlexanderStudioStudio,1BA$950
The AmbassadorSTUDIOStudio,1BA$975
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,045
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,075
Riverview Industrie LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.15 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Kirstein Lofts in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,505. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Button Lofts starting at $1,775 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
The Button Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Liberty Lofts110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Water Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
44 Exchange BlvdUnit 42BR,1BA$1.57
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$1.44
36 Woodward St, Unit 2-Dn36 Woodward St3BR,1BA$1.47
347 Broadway, Unit 1347 Broadway2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.44
346 S Goodman St, Unit 2346 S Goodman St1BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Business District, Rochester, NY

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Central Business District, Rochester, NY

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Central Business District, Rochester, NY

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Business District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Business District is at The Algonquin listed at $775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment is $1,150 at The Grand Alexander.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Business District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Business District is starting from $1,195 at The Whittier.

What is the most affordable Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Erie Harbor and starts from $2,550.

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