Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (47 Rentals)
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43 Wilson St

The Algonquin

The Columbus Building

Franklin Street Apartments

533 S Goodman St

96 Rutgers St

85 Park Ave

The Grand Alexander

The Ambassador

The Smith Gormly

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

Normandie Apartments

346 S Goodman St, Unit 2

346 S Goodman St

16 Lafayette Park

Riverview Industrie Lofts

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

145 S. Fitzhugh

2-4 Whalin St

Water Street Commons

Chapel Hill Apartments
East End, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East End Studio Apartments | $1,329 | $725 | $2,088 |
East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $625 | $3,200 |
East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $1,195 | $5,000 |
East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $1,250 | $3,950 |
East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $1,300 | $2,750 |
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Cheapest Available East End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East End area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at The Algonquin priced from $725. The Columbus Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Algonquin | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
The Columbus Building | Efficiency Studios (7th floor) | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $925 |
The Grand Alexander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
The Ambassador | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive 155 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,045 |
111 On East | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Riverview Industrie Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, NY
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End 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 East End 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 East End apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
The Button Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Liberty Lofts | 110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Water Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
249 Central Park, Unit 1. Up Font | 249 Central Park | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
25 Beacon St, Unit up | 25 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
36 Woodward St, Unit 2-Dn | 36 Woodward St | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
347 Broadway, Unit 1 | 347 Broadway | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
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Getting Around the East End Neighborhood in Rochester, NY
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
69 / 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 East End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East End is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East End?
The cheapest apartment in East End is The Grand Alexander which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in East End costs $2,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East End?
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 11 regular apartments in East End 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 East End?
Cheap apartments in East End have an average cost of $232 which is $2,163 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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