Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $900 (19 Rentals)

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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
Lofts at Gold Street4x44BR,4BA$1,100
The Grand AlexanderOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,225
Tower280Studio with DenStudio,1BA$1,241

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, NY

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.16 price per square foot 119 Monica St Model at 119 Monica St, Unit 119 in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the 2x2 Premium Model at Lofts at Gold Street starting at $1,355 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Southeast 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.
119 Monica St, Unit 119119 Monica St3BR,1BA$1.16
Lofts at Gold Street2x2 Premium2BR,2BA$1.14
5 Ellicott St, Unit 55 Ellicott St3BR,2BA$1.22
120 Weldon St, Unit Weldon St UPPER120 Weldon St2BR,1BA$1.24
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Spectra at Sibley SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95
Tower280One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
82 May St, Unit 182 May St2BR,1BA$1.94
Brighton VillageA Remodel Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.91
The Grand AlexanderOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland, Rochester, NY

Ranked #30

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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

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 $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland?

The cheapest apartment in Highland is The Grand Alexander which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Highland costs $1,952.

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 8 regular apartments in Highland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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