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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607

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38 Comfort St, Unit UP
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38 Comfort StRochester, NY 14620
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property at 308 Reynolds St
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308 Reynolds St

RochesterNY14608

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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
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$935
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
The Columbus BuildingStudio 7th FloorStudio,1BA$999
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Rochester HighlandsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland District, NY

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland District area is the $1.37 price per square foot 1026 Harvard St Model at 1026 Harvard St, Unit Apt 1 in the in the Highland District neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Highland District apartment is the 185 Rutgers St Model at 185 Rutgers St, Unit Apt 3 starting at $1,700 with a $1.06 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1026 Harvard St, Unit Apt 11026 Harvard St3BR,2BA$1.37
185 Rutgers St, Unit Apt 3185 Rutgers St2BR,1BA$1.06
Lofts at Gold StreetPrivate Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.56
9 Cypress Street, Unit 9 Cypress Street9 Cypress Street3BR,1BA$1.20
221 Milburn St, Unit 7 Berkshire St221 Milburn St3BR,1.5BA$1.39
2 Regent St, Unit #42 Regent St2BR,1BA$1.33
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30
Liberty Lofts110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den1BR,1BA$1.41
38 Comfort St, Unit UP38 Comfort St1BR,1BA$1.11
12 Alvin Pl, Unit 2nd floor12 Alvin Pl1BR,1BA$1.33

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,025.

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

The cheapest apartment in Highland District is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Highland District costs $1,625.

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 45 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 $417 which is $1,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland District.

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Rochester College Rentals: Finding the Best Value Neighborhoods for Students

Written by: Patrick Ryan

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.