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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 49 Troup St priced from $895. Franklin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Highland District apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio,1BA$925
The Columbus BuildingS 7Studio,1BA$949
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland District, NY

As of April 12, 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
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
153 S Union St, Unit B153 S Union St3BR,1BA$1.20
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic1BR,1.5BA$1.32
Water Street CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Buckingham Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.32
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,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 613 Apartments for Rent in Highland District, NY with pricing that ranges from $650 to $7,044. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highland District ranging from $800 to $3,500.

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 $800 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,082.

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 $1,350 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 $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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