
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Genesee Jefferson Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (53 Rentals)
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90 Scottsville Rd

Franklin Street Apartments

The Columbus Building

533 S Goodman St

629 Jay St

Sanford Street Associates, LP

South Wedge Commons

85 Park Ave

The Grand Alexander

Rochester Highlands New York, LLC

681 N Plymouth Ave

The Ambassador

97 Ambrose St

580 Genesee St, Unit Up

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

The Smith Gormly

Normandie Apartments

16 Lafayette Park

The Edmond

Riverview Industrie Lofts

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

424-426 Champlain St

72 Lincoln Ave

298 Sherman St, Unit 298

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

Hamlet Court Apartments

145 S. Fitzhugh

Water Street Commons

2-4 Whalin St

Elmwood Manor Apartments and Townhouses
Genesee Jefferson, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Genesee Jefferson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Genesee Jefferson Studio Apartments | $1,342 | $775 | $2,900 |
Genesee Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $550 | $3,300 |
Genesee Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $965 | $4,208 |
Genesee Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $895 | $3,950 |
Genesee Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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Cheapest Available Genesee Jefferson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Genesee Jefferson area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at The Columbus Building priced from $850. South Wedge Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Genesee Jefferson apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Columbus Building | Efficiency Studios (7th floor) | Studio,1BA | $850 |
South Wedge Commons | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
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 |
Rochester Highlands New York, LLC | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Genesee Jefferson, NY
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Genesee Jefferson area is the $0.82 price per square foot 298 Sherman St Model at 298 Sherman St, Unit 298 in the in the Dutchtown neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Genesee Jefferson apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Kirstein Lofts starting at $1,505 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Genesee Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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298 Sherman St, Unit 298 | 298 Sherman St | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
119 Monica St, Unit 119 | 119 Monica St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Water Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
36 Woodward St, Unit 2-Dn | 36 Woodward St | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
580 Genesee St, Unit Up | 580 Genesee St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
114 Myrtle St, Unit 3 | 114 Myrtle St | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGenesee Jefferson, Rochester, NY
Ranked #22
Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Genesee Jefferson, Rochester, NY
School 4 George Mather Forbes
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy
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Best Local Schools in Genesee Jefferson, Rochester, NY
School 4 George Mather Forbes
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Genesee Jefferson Neighborhood in Rochester, NY
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Genesee Jefferson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Genesee Jefferson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Genesee Jefferson is under $1,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Genesee Jefferson?
The cheapest apartment in Genesee Jefferson is Rochester Highlands New York, LLC which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Genesee Jefferson costs $1,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Genesee Jefferson?
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 Genesee Jefferson 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 Genesee Jefferson?
Cheap apartments in Genesee Jefferson have an average cost of $164 which is $1,831 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Genesee Jefferson.
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