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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 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 TriangleH1BR,1BA$830
260 East BroadOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland District, NY

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland District area is the $0.85 price per square foot 7 Roosevelt St Model at 7 Roosevelt St in the in the Ellwanger Barry neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Highland District apartment is the 50 Darwin St Model at 50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up starting at $1,550 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Highland District 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.
7 Roosevelt St7 Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$0.85
50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up50 Darwin St2BR,2BA$0.94
6 Rowley St6 Rowley St3BR,1BA$1.31
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$1.00
1322 E Main St1322 E Main St3BR,1BA$1.24
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Parazin Lofts1 bedroom 1bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$1.36
17 Whitmore St, Unit Lower17 Whitmore St2BR,2BA$1.31
121 Elba St, Unit 1121 Elba St2BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland District

What type of rentals are currently available in Highland District?

There are currently 619 Apartments for Rent in Highland District, NY with pricing that ranges from $600 to $9,309. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highland District ranging from $725 to $3,600.

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 $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,869.

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 $875 to $5,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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