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Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $450 to $15,500 with an overall median price of $2,205. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Charlotte at $703, 19th Ward at $600, and Southwest Quadrant at $600. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Charlotte$1,354$70352
19th Ward$1,525$60012
Southwest Quadrant$1,525$60013
Northland Lyceum$1,815$625123
Sector 8$1,822$70636
Susan B Anthony$1,895$450280
Dutchtown$1,930$600188
Mayors Heights$1,930$450280
Downtown Rochester$1,947$450312
Homestead Heights$1,947$450182

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 $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charlotte Harbortown HighriseStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$703
Orchard Place2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$805
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
49 Troup Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Rochester City ApartmentsStudio | RenovatedStudio,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

As of April 14, 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 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 Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7 Roosevelt St7 Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$0.85
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
144 Jamestown Ter, Unit 144 Jamestown Terrace144 Jamestown Ter1BR,1BA$0.98
7 Beechwood St, Unit 77 Beechwood St3BR,1BA$1.08
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Cedars Of Chili2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
1737 Saint Paul St, Unit DnRear1737 Saint Paul St2BR,1BA$1.11
St. Bernard's Park - 55+ Senior HousingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Orchard Place2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Rochester?

There are currently 1401 Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY with pricing that ranges from $450 to $15,500. There are also 140 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rochester ranging from $875 to $4,950.

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 $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,146.

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 $895 to $4,662, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,475 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,625 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $929.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.