
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland District Rochester, NY from $400 (73 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Highland District area of Rochester.


44 Park Ave

The Columbus Building

Franklin Street Apartments

15 Jacques St

96 Rutgers St

Sanford Street Associates, LP

South Wedge Commons
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Normandie Apartments

The Whittier

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6 Fairmount St

1006 S Plymouth Ave

The Grand Alexander

Rochester Highlands New York, LLC

Riverview Industrie Lofts
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The Ambassador

15 Edmonds St

424-426 Champlain St

145 S. Fitzhugh

The Smith Gormly

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

Edge of the Wedge

The Edmond

Hillside Manor Apartments

44 Exchange Blvd

148 Caroline St

79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up

9 Rowley St

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

17 S Goodman St, Unit 3

21 Beacon St, Unit down

500 Oxford St

26 Tracy St, Unit Tracy st

Chapel Hill Apartments

The Club at Lac de Ville

Water Street Commons
Highland District, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highland District Studio Apartments | $1,267 | $800 | $2,900 |
Highland District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $450 | $4,895 |
Highland District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $895 | $5,000 |
Highland District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $1,295 | $3,950 |
Highland District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $2,395 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Highland District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland District area of Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Franklin Street Apartments priced from $850. 49 Troup Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Highland District apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
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 | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $900 |
The Whittier | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $935 |
Rochester City Apartments | Studio | Classic | Studio,1BA | $945 |
The Ambassador | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Brighton Gardens Apartment Homes | Studio - 360 sqft | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland District, NY
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland District area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic Model at Warner Lofts in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Highland District apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Kirstein Lofts starting at $1,505 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Warner Lofts | 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
395 Meigs St, Unit 1 Downstairs | 395 Meigs St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
110 Atkinson St, Unit Down | 110 Atkinson St | 2BR,3BA | $1.34 |
119 Monica St, Unit 119 | 119 Monica St | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
7 Beechwood St, Unit 7 | 7 Beechwood St | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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 |
17 S Goodman St, Unit 3 | 17 S Goodman St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Highland District Neighborhood in Rochester, NY
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland District is under $990.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland District?
The cheapest apartment in Highland District is Rochester Highlands New York, LLC which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Highland District costs $2,397.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland District?
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 10 regular apartments in Highland District 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 Highland District?
Cheap apartments in Highland District have an average cost of $192 which is $2,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland District.
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