Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $700 (14 Rentals)

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35 Cook St

RochesterNY14620
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Highland, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at South Wedge Commons priced from $900. Sanford Street Associates, LP has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Highland apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Wedge CommonsStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$900
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$900
The Grand AlexanderStudioStudio,1BA$950
Ellwanger & Barry Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Spectra at Sibley SquareOne Bedroom 120% AMI1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, NY

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Apartment Model at Pitkin Power House in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the 119 Monica St Model at 119 Monica St, Unit 119 starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pitkin Power House2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$2.00
119 Monica St, Unit 119119 Monica St3BR,1BA$1.25
Tower280Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.80
Ellwanger & Barry Building2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.74
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Doud Luxury Apartment Homes2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Type A42BR,2BA$2.15
Brighton VillageD Remodel2BR,1BA$1.84
116 Sanford St, Unit Dn116 Sanford St2BR,1BA$1.50
580 Genesee St, Unit Up580 Genesee St2BR,1BA$1.25
Spectra at Sibley SquareOne Bedroom 120% AMI1BR,1BA$2.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland, Rochester, NY

Ranked #39

Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Highland Neighborhood in Rochester, NY

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland is under $1,720.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland?

The cheapest apartment in Highland is The Grand Alexander which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Highland costs $2,360.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland?

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 42 regular apartments in Highland 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?

Cheap apartments in Highland have an average cost of $485 which is $1,875 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland.

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