
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland District Rochester, NY from $400 (75 Rentals)
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331 S Goodman St, Unit 3

630 University Ave

Normandie Apartments

Townhomes at Monroe and Crossman

368 Alexander St
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The Columbus Building

219 Meigs St

15 Jacques St

Sanford Street Associates, LP

82 Adams St

Rochester City Apartments

Franklin Street Apartments

The Grand Alexander
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Rochester Highlands New York, LLC

The Ambassador

104 Boardman St

Lofts at Gold Street

172 Gibbs St

57 Lime St

The Smith Gormly

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

8 Linwood Pl

79 Alexander St, Unit 1-Up

Hillside Manor Apartments

Clintwood Apartments
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44 Exchange Blvd

Highland Manor

The Edmond

192 N Union St

330 Oxford St

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

Riverview Industrie Lofts

486-488-488 S Goodman St
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23 Hubbell Park, Unit Lower Apt

43 Marshall St

The Club at Lac de Ville

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

Water Street Commons
Highland District, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highland District Studio Apartments | $1,263 | $795 | $2,900 |
Highland District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $775 | $4,776 |
Highland District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,068 | $895 | $5,000 |
Highland District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $1,150 | $4,567 |
Highland District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $995 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 75 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland District Neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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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 $799. Shelbourne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Highland District apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Normandie Apartments | Efficiency Renovated Small | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $825 |
49 Troup Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Rochester City Apartments | Studio | Classic | Studio,1BA | $945 |
Lofts at Gold Street | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $995 |
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,000 |
46-48 Harlem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland District, NY
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland District area is the $0.85 price per square foot 7 Roosevelt St Model at 7 Roosevelt St in the in the Ellwanger Barry neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Highland District apartment is the 4x4 Model at Lofts at Gold Street starting at $995 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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7 Roosevelt St | 7 Roosevelt St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Lofts at Gold Street | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.66 |
76 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 76 Alexander St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
246-254 Park Ave | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
1208 S Plymouth Ave, Unit 1208 | 1208 S Plymouth Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
432 Frederick Douglass St, Unit North Apartment | 432 Frederick Douglass St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Sanford Street Associates, LP | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Water Street Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
23 Hubbell Park, Unit Lower Apt | 23 Hubbell Park | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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.
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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 $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland District?
The cheapest apartment in Highland District is 46-48 Harlem which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Highland District costs $3,250.
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 18 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 $235 which is $3,015 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland District.
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