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82 Sanford St, Unit 3

172 Stonewood Ave

613 Magee Ave

188 Charlotte St

12 Electric Ave
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12 Syke St

510-514-514 W Main St

3 Hopkins St

1042 Bay St

251 Baird St

96 Wilbur St
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72 Coburg Street

233 Ellicott St

1458 Crittenden Rd

1156 Dewey Ave

220 E Linden Ave

10 Werner Park, Unit Apt 1
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Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Rochester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rochester 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,853 | $1,300 | $3,536 |
Rochester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,108 | $1,200 | $4,800 |
Rochester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,326 | $1,695 | $3,600 |
Rochester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,433 | $1,400 | $4,600 |
Rochester 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY
Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $570 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $2,273. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Charlotte at $703, Southwest Quadrant at $950, and 19th Ward at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Charlotte | $1,354 | $703 | 49 |
Southwest Quadrant | $1,550 | $950 | 13 |
19th Ward | $1,600 | $1,350 | 10 |
Susan B Anthony | $1,825 | $700 | 200 |
Dutchtown | $1,835 | $700 | 142 |
Mayors Heights | $1,850 | $700 | 192 |
Plymouth Exchange | $1,895 | $700 | 193 |
Genesee Jefferson | $1,900 | $700 | 178 |
Highland | $2,000 | $950 | 52 |
Southeast Quadrant | $2,000 | $895 | 80 |
Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Charlotte Harbortown Highrise in the Charlotte neighborhood priced from $703. Orchard Place in the Webster neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $758. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Charlotte Harbortown Highrise | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $703 |
Orchard Place | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $758 |
49 Troup Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
950 Bay St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $0.85 price per square foot 7 Roosevelt St Model at 7 Roosevelt St in the in the Ellwanger Barry neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 96-98 Durnan St Model at 96-98 Durnan St, Unit 96 starting at $1,750 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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7 Roosevelt St | 7 Roosevelt St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
96-98 Durnan St, Unit 96 | 96-98 Durnan St | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Lofts at Gold Street | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
76 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 76 Alexander St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment | 432 Frederick Douglass St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
7 Beechwood St, Unit 7 | 7 Beechwood St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Cedars Of Chili | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Orchard Place | 2 Bed / 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Rochester?
There are currently 1413 Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY with pricing that ranges from $570 to $6,386. There are also 121 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rochester ranging from $875 to $4,800.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rochester?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rochester ranges from $875 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,127.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rochester?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rochester range from $930 to $4,734, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.
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