
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $700 (21 Rentals)


2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY

Sanford Street Associates, LP

329-331 Murray St

15 Edmonds St

96 Cameron St

31 Grape St

155 Glenwood Ave

Highland Manor

Rochester Highlands New York, LLC
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Downtown Rochester, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Rochester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,283 | $799 | $2,900 |
Downtown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $450 | $4,842 |
Downtown Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $700 | $5,000 |
Downtown Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $950 | $3,950 |
Downtown Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,133 | $1,250 | $2,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rochester Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Rochester?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Rochester is under $935.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Rochester is Sanford Street Associates, LP which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown Rochester costs $2,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Rochester?
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 10 regular apartments in Downtown Rochester 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 Downtown Rochester?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Rochester have an average cost of $141 which is $2,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Rochester.
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