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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $800 (17 Rentals)
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South Wedge Commons
90-2 Manor PkyRochester, NY 14620
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Sanford Street Associates, LP
280 Sanford StRochester, NY 14620
82 Sanford St, Unit 3
82 Sanford St
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The Grand Alexander
268 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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from $1,2001 Bedroom Apartments Available May 23
Chapel Hill Apartments
8 Prince StRochester, NY 14607
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from $1,280Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Linc
183 E Main StRochester, NY 14604
246 Cypress St
RochesterNY14620
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118 Gregory St
RochesterNY14620
35 Cook St
RochesterNY14620
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from $1,3751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1
Doud Luxury Apartment Homes
898 Buffalo RdRochester, NY 14624
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from $1,4003 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
133 Congress Ave, Unit 133
133 Congress AveRochester, NY 14611
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227 Sanford St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Studio Apartments | $1,398 | $900 | $1,870 |
| Highland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $1,100 | $3,030 |
| Highland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $895 | $5,000 |
| Highland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $1,395 | $3,498 |
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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 |
| The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Tower280 | Studio with Den | Studio,1BA | $1,241 |
| Spectra at Sibley Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, NY
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.12 price per square foot 133 Congress Ave Model at 133 Congress Ave, Unit 133 in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the 119 Monica St Model at 119 Monica St, Unit 119 starting at $1,395 with a $1.16 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 133 Congress Ave, Unit 133 | 133 Congress Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 119 Monica St, Unit 119 | 119 Monica St | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 5 Ellicott St, Unit 5 | 5 Ellicott St | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Tower280 | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Brighton Village | D Remodel | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Ellwanger & Barry Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| The Linc | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Spectra at Sibley Square | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
| The Grand Alexander | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighland, Rochester, NY
Ranked #32
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- 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 $1,600.
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 $2,025.
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 1 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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