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28 Rowley St

RochesterNY14607

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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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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 $829. 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$829
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
260 East BroadOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$875
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$915
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The WhittierStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland District, NY

As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland District area is the $0.94 price per square foot 50 Darwin St Model at 50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up in the in the Highland District neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Highland District apartment is the 6 Hinsdale St Model at 6 Hinsdale St, Unit 2 starting at $1,900 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Alexander 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.
50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up50 Darwin St2BR,2BA$0.94
6 Hinsdale St, Unit 26 Hinsdale St3BR,2BA$1.19
308 Park Ave, Unit #2308 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$1.00
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
142-144 Ohio St, Unit DN142-144 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.20
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$0.94
36 Cambridge St, Unit Lower36 Cambridge St1BR,1BA$0.88
1099 S Clinton Ave, Unit apt 21099 S Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$1.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland District, Rochester, NY

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highland District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highland District is at Normandie Apartments listed at $829.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland District Apartment is $830 at The Triangle - Student Housing.

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 Franklin Street Apartments.

What is the most affordable Highland District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highland District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elmwood Terrace Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $2,115.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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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.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!