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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 $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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland District

What type of rentals are currently available in Highland District?

There are currently 673 Apartments for Rent in Highland District, NY with pricing that ranges from $625 to $8,944. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highland District ranging from $725 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highland District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highland District ranges from $725 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,041.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Highland District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Highland District range from $1,300 to $5,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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