Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland District 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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SoHo Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoHo Center

90 Canal StRochester, NY 14608
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Andrews Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andrews Terrace

125 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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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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Monroe Ave Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Ave Apartments

986 Monroe AveRochester, NY 14620
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119 Ashland St
Studio Apartments

119 Ashland St

119 Ashland StRochester, NY 14620
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Flower City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flower City Apartments

899 Culver RdRochester, NY 14609
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Highland District, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland District area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments priced from $779. The Triangle - Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Highland District apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$779
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$875
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$915
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$925
Rochester City ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$985
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
The Smith Gormly5041BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland District, NY

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland District area is the $1.24 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 Highland District apartment is the 1 bedroom 1bath Model at Parazin Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Parazin Lofts1 bedroom 1bath1BR,1BA$1.25
The Lofts at Michaels-SternTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
46 Alexander St, Unit 146 Alexander St2BR,1BA$1.09
33 1/2 Bly St, Unit #233 1/2 Bly St2BR,1BA$1.32
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$1.36
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
The Smith Gormly5041BR,1BA$1.00
2 Regent St, Unit #32 Regent St2BR,1BA$1.28
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5652 University Ave2BR,1BA$1.20

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland District, Rochester, NY

Ranked #18

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Rochester. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Highland District Neighborhood in Rochester, NY

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 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 Highland District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highland District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland District is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland District?

The cheapest apartment in Highland District is The Triangle - Student Housing which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Highland District costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland District?

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 42 regular apartments in Highland District 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 Highland District?

Cheap apartments in Highland District have an average cost of $233 which is $1,967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland District.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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