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property at 132 Weyl St

132 Weyl St

RochesterNY14621
property at 130 Weyl St

130 Weyl St

RochesterNY14621
property at 396 Campbell St

396 Campbell St

RochesterNY14611
property at 312 Thurston Rd

312 Thurston Rd

RochesterNY14619

Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, NY

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, NY area range in price from $875 to $5,250 with an overall median price of $2,267. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Edgerton at $995, Saint Paul Quarter at $1,350, and Beechwood at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Edgerton$1,500$99537
Saint Paul Quarter$1,625$1,350136
Beechwood$1,650$1,30092
19th Ward$1,700$1,100507
Maplewood$1,750$1,50034
Northeast Quadrant$1,750$950213
Northwest Quadrant$1,750$99561
Sector 10$1,750$950237
South Marketview Heights$1,750$1,65042
Grove Place$1,775$1,650116

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Oliver Court in the Sector 8 neighborhood priced from $595. Charlotte Harbortown Highrise in the Charlotte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $703. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$595
Charlotte Harbortown HighriseStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$703
Orchard Place2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$765
The AlgonquinStudioStudio,1BA$775
The Columbus BuildingEfficiency Studios (7th floor)Studio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester 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 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.
298 Sherman St, Unit 298298 Sherman St2BR,1BA$0.82
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$1.17
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
138-154 Woodhill Apartments / Woodhill2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
Cedars Of Chili2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
St. Bernard's Park - 55+ Senior HousingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Orchard Place2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Rochester?

There are currently 1355 Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY with pricing that ranges from $550 to $6,331. There are also 105 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 $2,016.

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 $4,472, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 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.