Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Rochester, NY from $400 (49 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
Studio Apartments

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 Columbus Building priced from $850. Franklin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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 Columbus BuildingEfficiency Studios (7th floor)Studio,1BA$850
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
49 Troup Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$925
The Grand AlexanderStudioStudio,1BA$950
The AmbassadorSTUDIOStudio,1BA$975
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,045
Riverview Industrie LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY

As of April 07, 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
17 S Goodman St, Unit 217 S Goodman St2BR,1BA$1.16
98 Alexander St, Unit 198 Alexander St3BR,2BA$1.36
Liberty Lofts110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Water Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$1.44
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.15
347 Broadway, Unit 1347 Broadway2BR,1.5BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Business District, Rochester, NY

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Business District is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?

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 12 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?

Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $253 which is $2,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

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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