Cheap Homes for Rent in Highland Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $900 (7 Rentals)

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54 Sanford St

RochesterNY14620

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Wedge CommonsStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$900
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$900
The Grand AlexanderOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, NY

As of April 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
133 Congress Ave, Unit 133133 Congress Ave3BR,1BA$1.12
119 Monica St, Unit 119119 Monica St3BR,1BA$1.16
5 Ellicott St, Unit 55 Ellicott St3BR,2BA$1.22
Sanford Street Associates, LP2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Tower280One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
Doud Luxury Apartment Homes2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Type A92BR,2BA$1.97
Brighton VillageD Remodel2BR,1BA$1.84
Ellwanger & Barry Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
Spectra at Sibley SquareStudioStudio ,1BA$2.09
The Grand AlexanderOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland

What type of rentals are currently available in Highland?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Highland, NY with pricing that ranges from $895 to $5,000. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highland ranging from $900 to $3,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highland ranges from $900 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,978.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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