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

82 Sanford St, Unit 3

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The Grand Alexander

Highland Manor

Lofts at Gold Street

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Highland, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highland Studio Apartments | $1,382 | $900 | $1,870 |
Highland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $1,100 | $3,030 |
Highland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $990 | $5,000 |
Highland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,127 | $1,395 | $3,498 |
Highland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,141 | $1,100 | $1,180 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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South Wedge Commons | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Lofts at Gold Street | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,100 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Tower280 | Studio with Den | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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119 Monica St, Unit 119 | 119 Monica St | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Lofts at Gold Street | 2x2 Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
5 Ellicott St, Unit 5 | 5 Ellicott St | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
120 Weldon St, Unit Weldon St UPPER | 120 Weldon St | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Spectra at Sibley Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Tower280 | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
82 May St, Unit 1 | 82 May St | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Brighton Village | A Remodel Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighland, Rochester, NY
Ranked #30
Among neighborhoods in Rochester, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
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- 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 $1,695.
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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