Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland District Rochester, NY from $400 (82 Rentals)

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522 South Ave, Unit 1
$850
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$850
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

522 South Ave, Unit 1

522 South AveRochester, NY 14620
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property at 85 Meigs St

$995

Studio Rentals

Available Aug 8

85 Meigs St

RochesterNY14607

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property at 1625 East Ave

$1,050 - $1,295

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

1625 East Ave

RochesterNY14610
property at 175 Pearl St

$1,095 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

175 Pearl St

RochesterNY14607

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200 Benton St, Unit C
$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 7

200 Benton St, Unit C

200 Benton StRochester, NY 14620
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property at 583 Averill Ave

$1,075 - $1,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607
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The Hive @ 151
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$1,200 - $1,645
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The Hive @ 151

151 Saint Paul StRochester, NY 14604
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21 Beacon St, Unit upper
$1,200
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$1,200
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 10

21 Beacon St, Unit upper

21 Beacon StRochester, NY 14607
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property at 151 St Paul St

$1,200 - $1,550

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151 St Paul St

RochesterNY14604
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoHo Center

90 Canal StRochester, NY 14608
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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 $849. 957 Monroe Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Highland District apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio,1BA$850
221 Alexander St221-4Studio,1BA$900
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
The AmbassadorSTUDIOStudio,1BA$975
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland District, NY

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland District area is the $0.37 price per square foot 52 Cypress St Model at Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing! in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Highland District apartment is the 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace starting at $1,350 with a $0.93 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.
Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing!52 Cypress St4BR,2.5BA$0.37
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
Elmwood Terrace Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome - 1,387 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Lofts at Gold StreetPremium - Private Bedroom in a shared 2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.17
192 Bartlett St, Unit 192192 Bartlett St3BR,1BA$1.18
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30
2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highland District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highland District is at Normandie Apartments listed at $849.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland District Apartment is $900 at Franklin Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highland District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland District is starting from $1,200 at 2124-2126 Monroe Ave Rochester NY.

What is the most affordable Highland District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highland District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 171-179 Berkeley St and starts from $1,750.

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