Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Heights Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (66 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
Studio Apartments

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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Winton Gardens Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Winton Gardens Towers

2052 E Main StRochester, NY 14609
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Flower City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flower City Apartments

899 Culver RdRochester, NY 14609
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Stanton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton

240 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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971 Norton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

971 Norton St

971 Norton StRochester, NY 14621
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Ridgecrest Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgecrest Court

1196 E Ridge RdRochester, NY 14621
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Berkeley Court
Studio Apartments

Berkeley Court

214 Berkeley 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 1 Bed unit found at Franklin Street Apartments priced from $850. 950 Bay St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Homestead Heights apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
950 Bay St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$895
The Residences at Alex ParkStudioStudio,1BA$914
The WhittierStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$935
The AmbassadorSTUDIOStudio,1BA$975
The Columbus BuildingStudio - 06Studio,1BA$999
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Northside Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Brambury Ridge Apartments11BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead Heights, NY

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homestead Heights area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic Model at Warner Lofts in the in the Sector 10 neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Homestead Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Kirstein Lofts starting at $1,505 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Sector 10 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.
Warner Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic2BR,1BA$1.14
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
86 Spencer Rd, Unit 186 Spencer Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.52
7 Beechwood St, Unit 77 Beechwood St3BR,1BA$1.08
Liberty Lofts110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Northside Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Parklawn Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath 855sqft1BR,1BA$1.52
100 Turpin St, Unit 1-Right Side100 Turpin St1BR,1.5BA$1.47
79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up79 Alexander St1BR,1BA$1.44
950 Bay St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY

Ranked #15

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,145.

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

The cheapest apartment in Homestead Heights is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Homestead Heights costs $2,400.

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 9 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 $213 which is $2,187 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead Heights.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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