Apartments under $800 for Rent in Rochester, NY
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1 BED, 1 BATH$60014 Kenwood Ave Unit 2nd floor
14 Kenwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14611 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$600751 Dewey Ave
751 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14613 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$700
751 Dewey Ave
751 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14613 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$7251181 S Plymouth Ave
1181 S Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14611 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$750
27 Carter St
27 Carter St, Rochester, NY 14621 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$800
202 4th St
202 4th St, Rochester, NY 14605 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$785
450 Meigs-VR Unit 450-7 VR
450 Meigs St, Rochester, NY 14607 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$800
Spencer Unit 209 Upper
209 Spencer St, Rochester, NY 14608 -
4 BEDS$799
The Marshall Rochester
3948 E River Rd, West Henrietta, NY 14586
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Rochester at a Glance
Rochester, NY Apartments for Rent
Rochester, NY, situated along the historic Genesee River, combines its industrial heritage as "The Flour City" with a thriving arts and education scene. The city centers around cultural landmarks like the Eastman School of Music, The Strong National Museum of Play, and the George Eastman Museum, home to an extensive collection of photography dating back to the medium's earliest days.
From the independent shops in the South Wedge district to the tree-lined streets of the Park Avenue neighborhood, Rochester's communities each offer their own character. The city features an impressive network of parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, creator of New York City's Central Park. Located near both the Finger Lakes region and Lake Ontario, Rochester provides easy access to outdoor recreation while maintaining affordability - current one-bedroom apartments average $1,265 monthly. Major institutions like the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology anchor the local economy, complemented by the city's established imaging and optics industry.
Why Rochester?
- Part of the Finger Lakes region, Rochester residents enjoy waterfalls, sparkling lakes, and amazing parkland.
- The George Eastman House is a unique museum celebrating photography and film.
- The Genesee Center for the Arts and Education offers art and pottery classes in a historic firehouse.
- Seneca Park Zoo is an amazing zoo designed by Frederick Law Olmsted during the 1890s.
- Family-friendly Rochester is a top-rated location that enjoys a strong, stable economy with several major corporations.
- The University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology, also top employers, are top-rated institutions.
Renting in Rochester
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 456 Sq Ft $968 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 720 Sq Ft $1,310 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,005 Sq Ft $1,581 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,509 Sq Ft $2,255 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,940 Sq Ft $2,721 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Rochester
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Charlotte 703 Sq Ft $1,147/mo
- Maplewood 686 Sq Ft $1,188/mo
- Willowbrook 627 Sq Ft $1,206/mo
- Upper Falls 698 Sq Ft $1,276/mo
- Gateway 592 Sq Ft $1,360/mo
- Hickory Manor 592 Sq Ft $1,360/mo
- Wadsworth Square 772 Sq Ft $1,401/mo
- Corn Hill 755 Sq Ft $1,475/mo
- South Wedge 752 Sq Ft $1,492/mo
- Cobbs Hill 679 Sq Ft $1,518/mo
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