Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Heights Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (76 Rentals)

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Midtown Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Manor Apartments

475 E Broad StRochester, NY 14607
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Oliver Court
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Oliver Court

94 Oliver StRochester, NY 14607
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Ferncliff Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ferncliff Gardens

895 Fernwood ParkRochester, NY 14609
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Gibbs Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gibbs Place

35 Chestnut StRochester, NY 14604
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East End Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East End Apartments

325 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607
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Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Homestead Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homestead Heights area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at The Algonquin priced from $725. The Columbus Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Homestead Heights apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AlgonquinStudioStudio,1BA$725
The Columbus BuildingEfficiency Studios (7th floor)Studio,1BA$850
950 Bay St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$925
The Grand AlexanderStudioStudio,1BA$950
The AmbassadorSTUDIOStudio,1BA$975
Northside Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead Heights, NY

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homestead Heights area is the $1.15 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Kirstein Lofts in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,505. The second greatest value Homestead Heights apartment is the 7 Beechwood St Model at 7 Beechwood St, Unit 7 starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Sector 8 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homestead Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
7 Beechwood St, Unit 77 Beechwood St3BR,1BA$1.17
249 Central Park, Unit 1. Up Font249 Central Park2BR,1BA$1.40
240 Culver Rd, Unit Apt 1240 Culver Rd1BR,1BA$1.40
25 Beacon St, Unit up25 Beacon St1BR,1BA$1.35
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$1.44
Northside Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
86 Spencer Rd, Unit 286 Spencer Rd1BR,1BA$1.44
355 Rosewood Ter, Unit 4355 Rosewood Ter2BR,1BA$1.38
950 Bay St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY

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Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Homestead Heights, Rochester, and the greater Rochester area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Homestead Heights Neighborhood in Rochester, NY

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 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 Homestead Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Homestead Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homestead Heights is under $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homestead Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Homestead Heights is 950 Bay St which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Homestead Heights costs $1,867.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homestead Heights?

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 10 regular apartments in Homestead Heights 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 Homestead Heights?

Cheap apartments in Homestead Heights have an average cost of $172 which is $1,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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