
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sector 8 Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $500 (7 Rentals)
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Sector 8, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sector 8?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sector 8 Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $706 | $2,309 |
Sector 8 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $806 | $4,842 |
Sector 8 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $959 | $6,171 |
Sector 8 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $1,133 | $2,050 |
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Cheapest Available Sector 8 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sector 8 area of Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 950 Bay St priced from $875. The Grand Alexander has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Sector 8 apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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950 Bay St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Highland Bay Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,479 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sector 8, NY
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sector 8 area is the $1.82 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 1255 Lofts in the in the Sector 8 neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value Sector 8 apartment is the 86 Spencer Rd Model at 86 Spencer Rd, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Sector 8 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sector 8 apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1255 Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
86 Spencer Rd, Unit 1 | 86 Spencer Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.52 |
7 Beechwood St, Unit 7 | 7 Beechwood St | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
The Button Lofts | Furnished 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
The Medical Arts Building | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.48 |
Highland Bay Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
933 the U Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 661-737 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
950 Bay St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
The Venue Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSector 8, Rochester, NY
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3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Sector 8, Rochester, NY
School 52 Frank Fowler Dow
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sector 8 Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sector 8 Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sector 8 Apartment is $875 at 950 Bay St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sector 8 Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sector 8 is starting from $1,479 at Highland Bay Apartments.
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