
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Monroe Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (72 Rentals)
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36 Cambridge St, Unit Lower

44 Park Ave

Franklin Street Apartments

The Columbus Building

15 Jacques St

South Wedge Commons

Sanford Street Associates, LP
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96 Rutgers St

Rochester City Apartments

The Grand Alexander

240 Culver Rd, Unit Apt 3 - Furnished

Rochester Highlands New York, LLC

The Ambassador

Riverview Industrie Lofts

220 Oxford St

172 Gibbs St
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The Smith Gormly

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

8 Linwood Pl

Normandie Apartments

The Edmond

145 S. Fitzhugh

44 Exchange Blvd

Hillside Manor Apartments

Highland Manor
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Lofts at Gold Street

Elmwood Court

2180 E Main St

79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up

9 Rowley St

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

The Whittier

Chapel Hill Apartments

Water Street Commons

12 Alvin Pl, Unit 1 first floor

The Club at Lac de Ville

21 Beacon St, Unit down

750 South Ave
Upper Monroe, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Monroe?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Upper Monroe Studio Apartments | $1,250 | $706 | $2,900 |
Upper Monroe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $806 | $4,375 |
Upper Monroe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $775 | $5,000 |
Upper Monroe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,289 | $1,133 | $3,950 |
Upper Monroe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $1,100 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Upper Monroe Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Monroe area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at 49 Troup Street priced from $850. Shelbourne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Upper Monroe apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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49 Troup Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
South Wedge Commons | ST CLASSIC | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Rochester City Apartments | Studio | Classic | Studio,1BA | $945 |
The Columbus Building | Studio - 06 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,000 |
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Rochester Highlands New York, LLC | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Monroe, NY
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Monroe 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 Upper Monroe apartment is the 3 bd 1 bath Model at Townhomes at Monroe and Crossman starting at $1,700 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Monroe 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 |
Townhomes at Monroe and Crossman | 3 bd 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment | 432 Frederick Douglass St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Lofts at Gold Street | 2x2 Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Water Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
36 Cambridge St, Unit Lower | 36 Cambridge St | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper Monroe, Rochester, NY
Ranked #39
Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Upper Monroe, Rochester, NY
Twelve Corners Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Rochester, NY. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Upper Monroe Neighborhood in Rochester, NY
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Monroe Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper Monroe?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Monroe is under $1,005.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Monroe?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Monroe is Rochester Highlands New York, LLC which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Upper Monroe costs $2,097.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Monroe?
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 11 regular apartments in Upper Monroe 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 Upper Monroe?
Cheap apartments in Upper Monroe have an average cost of $254 which is $1,843 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Monroe.
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