$1,450
2 beds1.5 baths930 sqftApartment
325-327 Bennington Dr., Rochester, NY, 14616
Rentals in Rochester, NY Under $1,500/mo
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$1,400
1 bed1 bath715 sqftApartment
898 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, 14624
$730
Studio1 bathApartment
185 Park Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14607
$825
Studio1 bath100 sqftApartment
439 Meigs St, Rochester, NY, 14607
$1,100
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
91 Reynolds Street, Rochester, NY, 14608
$1,075
1 bed1 bath825 sqftApartment
2017 E Main St #A1-E3, Rochester, NY, 14609
$1,325
1 bed2 baths600 sqftApartment
111 East Ave, Rochester, NY, 14604
$1,488
Studio1 bath500 sqftApartment
49 East Ave, Rochester, NY, 14604
$725
Studio1 bathApartment
469 Meigs street VR, Rochester, NY, 14607
$1,295
3 beds1 bath1,175 sqftApartment
383 - 385 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14611
$950
1 bed1 bathApartment
79 Prince Street, Rochester, NY, 14605
$1,150
Studio1 bath422 sqftApartment
111 East Ave, Rochester, NY, 14604
$1,095
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
49 Troup Street, Rochester, NY, 14608
$1,079
1 bed1 bath665 sqftApartment
1117 South Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14608
$874
Studio1 bath400 sqftApartment
1117 South Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14608
$795
1 bed1 bathApartment
149 Devonshire, Rochester, NY, 14619
$999
Studio1 bath300 sqftApartment
50 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY, 14604
$1,499
1 bed1 bath688 sqftApartment
50 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY, 14604
$849
Studio1 bathApartment
253 Alexander St, Rochester, NY, 14607
$1,395
2 beds1 bathApartment
23 Portsmouth Terrace, Rochester, NY, 14607
$1,050
Studio1 bath500 sqftApartment
46-48 Harlem Street, Rochester, NY, 14607
$875
1 bed1 bathApartment
401 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY, 14615
$1,150
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
3704 - 3716 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY, 14612
$1,295
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
83-85 Meigs Street, Rochester, NY, 14607
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Rochester, NY
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Rochester inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Rochester.
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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Rochester, NY
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Rochester, NY
Rentler currently shows 305 rentals in Rochester priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Rochester, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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