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  10. Building Photo - 36 Cambridge St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,850+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900 - $1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,850

    36 Cambridge St

    36 Cambridge St, Rochester, NY 14607
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  19. Building Photo - 90 Alexander St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    90 Alexander St Unit 1

    90 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14620
  20. Building Photo - 487 South Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    487 South Ave Unit 0

    487 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
  29. Building Photo - 79 Bond St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    79 Bond St Unit D

    79 Bond St, Rochester, NY 14620
  33. Interior Photo - Rochester Highlands
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,025+
    1 BED
    $1,080+
    2 BEDS
    $1,270+
    3 BEDS
    $1,460+

    Rochester Highlands

    47 Green Knolls Dr, Rochester, NY 14620
  37. Building Photo - 144 Ave. C
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,050

    144 Ave. C

    144 Ave. C, Rochester, NY 14621
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Cheap Apartments in Downtown Rochester Neighborhood in Rochester, NY

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown 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 265 cheap apartments available in Downtown Rochester, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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