Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sector 8 Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Oliver Court
Studio Apartments

Oliver Court

94 Oliver StRochester, NY 14607
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Ferncliff Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ferncliff Gardens

895 Fernwood ParkRochester, NY 14609
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Winton Gardens Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Winton Gardens Towers

2052 E Main StRochester, NY 14609
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Flower City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flower City Apartments

899 Culver RdRochester, NY 14609
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Sector 8, Rochester, NY Local Guide

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 Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Sector 8 apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
950 Bay St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
The Grand AlexanderStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Venue Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$1,445
Highland Bay Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,479
200 East Avenue Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed Market Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sector 8, NY

As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sector 8 area is the $1.86 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 2 Bedroom Model at The Button Lofts starting at $1,775 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sector 8 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1255 LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
The Button Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
7 Beechwood St, Unit 77 Beechwood St3BR,1BA$1.08
80 Coventry Ave, Unit 80 Coventry Ave80 Coventry Ave3BR,1BA$1.54
Highland Bay Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
355 Rosewood Ter, Unit 4355 Rosewood Ter2BR,1BA$1.38
200 East Avenue Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed Market Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.12
950 Bay St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
The Venue Apartment HomesS1Studio ,1BA$2.41
The Grand AlexanderBalcony1BR,1BA$2.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sector 8, Rochester, NY

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sector 8 Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sector 8?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sector 8 is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sector 8?

The cheapest apartment in Sector 8 is 950 Bay St which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Sector 8 costs $1,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sector 8?

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 4 regular apartments in Sector 8 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 Sector 8?

Cheap apartments in Sector 8 have an average cost of $138 which is $1,712 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sector 8.

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