Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $900 (14 Rentals)

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169 Flint St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

169 Flint St

169 Flint StRochester, NY 14608
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1795 South Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1795 South Ave

1795 South AveRochester, NY 14620

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165 Flint St
1 Bedroom Apartments

165 Flint St

165 Flint StRochester, NY 14608
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Goler House
2 Bedroom Apartments

Goler House

60 Crittenden BlvdRochester, NY 14620
Student Housing
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252 Cottage St
2 Bedroom Apartments

252 Cottage St

252 Cottage StRochester, NY 14611
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1172 Plymouth Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1172 Plymouth Ave S

1172 Plymouth Ave SRochester, NY 14611
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River Edge Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Edge Manor

535 Mount Hope AveRochester, NY 14620
Senior Living
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Monica Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monica Square

837 Genesee StRochester, NY 14611

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Cheapest Available Highland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at South Wedge Commons priced from $925. Highland Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,270. Here are the most affordable Highland apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio,1BA$925
Highland Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,270
Mount Hope Lofts2/2 13152BR,2BA$2,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, NY

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.48 price per square foot 52 Cypress St Model at Fully Renovated 52 Cypress Street in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the Private Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath Model at Lofts at Gold Street starting at $995 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fully Renovated 52 Cypress Street52 Cypress St4BR,2.5BA$1.48
Lofts at Gold StreetPrivate Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.66
Mount Hope Lofts2/2 13152BR,2BA$2.07
141 Congress Ave, Unit 139141 Congress Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
Highland Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.90
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio ,1BA$2.31

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland?

The cheapest apartment in Highland is Highland Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,270, while the average apartment in Highland costs $7,756.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland?

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 2 regular apartments in Highland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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