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  2. Building Photo - 4629 Lake Ave
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$600

    4629 Lake Ave

    4629 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612
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  4. Building Photo - The Marshall Rochester
    1 BED
    $1,650+
    2 BEDS
    $1,007+
    4 BEDS
    $799+
    6 BEDS
    $699+

    The Marshall Rochester

    3948 E River Rd, West Henrietta, NY 14586
  11. Building Photo - Harris Park Apts
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    STUDIO
    $758+
    1 BED
    $833+
    2 BEDS
    $1,030+
    3 BEDS
    $1,127+

    Harris Park Apts

    122 Harris Park, Rochester, NY 14610
  24. Building Photo - 404 Birr St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $845
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$845
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$845

    404 Birr St Unit 3

    404 Birr St, Rochester, NY 14613
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Rochester, NY Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in Rochester, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Rochester.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 749 cheap apartments available in Rochester Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Brighton High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,164 Students
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Irondequoit High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,160 Students
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Athena High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,070 Students
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Gates Chili High School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
1,131 Students
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Arcadia High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
972 Students
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Twelve Corners Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
759 Students
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East Irondequoit Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
636 Students
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Discovery Charter School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
301 Students
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Seneca School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
166 Students
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Listwood School

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Public
Grades K-5
154 Students
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Indian Landing Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
545 Students

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