
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland District Rochester, NY from $400 (76 Rentals)
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The Triangle - Student Housing

626 University Ave

Oliver Court

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

Shelbourne Apartments

103 Troup St

The Grand Alexander

Franklin Street Apartments
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Rochester City Apartments

486-488-488 S Goodman St

79-79.5-795 Alexander St

420 Oxford St

Rochester Highlands New York, LLC

111 On East

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

Edge of the Wedge
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The Columbus Building

7 Lafayette Pl

424-426 Champlain St

164-166-166 Meigs St

337 Magnolia St

The Ambassador

Highland Manor

126-128-128 Laburnam Crescent

5 Karges Pl
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The Edmond

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Riverview Industrie Lofts

214-216-216 Andrews St

652 University Ave, Unit 652.5

264 Hamilton St, Unit 260 Hamilton St

Water Street Commons
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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 | $1,239 | $779 | $2,900 |
Highland District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $830 | $6,626 |
Highland District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,095 | $5,500 |
Highland District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $1,300 | $4,570 |
Highland District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $965 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 76 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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $779 |
The Triangle - Student Housing | H | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
Oliver Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $875 |
49 Troup St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Rochester City Apartments | Studio | Classic | Studio,1BA | $985 |
171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive 155 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
The Smith Gormly | 504 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Parazin Lofts | 1 bedroom 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
46 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 46 Alexander St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
33 1/2 Bly St, Unit #2 | 33 1/2 Bly St | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
The Smith Gormly | 504 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
2 Regent St, Unit #3 | 2 Regent St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5 | 652 University Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighland District, Rochester, NY
Ranked #18
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Highland District, Rochester, NY
Anna Murray-Douglass Academy
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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
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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 $1,000.
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.
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