Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Genesee Jefferson Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (53 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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214-216 kenwood ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

214-216 kenwood ave

214-216 Kenwood AveRochester, NY 14611
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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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South & Hickory Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South & Hickory Place

661-663 South AveRochester, NY 14620
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Genesee Jefferson, Rochester, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Columbus BuildingEfficiency Studios (7th floor)Studio,1BA$850
South Wedge CommonsStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$900
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$900
The Grand AlexanderStudioStudio,1BA$950
The AmbassadorSTUDIOStudio,1BA$975
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Rochester Highlands New York, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,005
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
298 Sherman St, Unit 298298 Sherman St2BR,1BA$0.82
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
119 Monica St, Unit 119119 Monica St3BR,1BA$1.25
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Water Street CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$1.44
36 Woodward St, Unit 2-Dn36 Woodward St3BR,1BA$1.47
580 Genesee St, Unit Up580 Genesee St2BR,1BA$1.25
114 Myrtle St, Unit 3114 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Genesee Jefferson, Rochester, NY

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Genesee Jefferson, Rochester, NY

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Genesee Jefferson, Rochester, and the greater Rochester area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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