Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Heights Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (71 Rentals)

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Winton Gardens Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Winton Gardens Towers

2052 E Main StRochester, NY 14609
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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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Ferncliff Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ferncliff Gardens

895 Fernwood ParkRochester, NY 14609
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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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Carter Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carter Street Apartments

720-740 Carter StRochester, NY 14621
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Flower City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flower City Apartments

899 Culver RdRochester, NY 14609
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Stanton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton

240 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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971 Norton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

971 Norton St

971 Norton StRochester, NY 14621
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Ridgecrest Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgecrest Court

1196 E Ridge RdRochester, NY 14621
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Haddon Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haddon Hall Apartments

505 University AveRochester, NY 14607
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Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Homestead Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homestead Heights area of Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Triangle - Student Housing priced from $830. Oliver Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Homestead Heights apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$845
950 Bay StStudioStudio,1BA$850
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$915
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$925
The WhittierStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$935
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead Heights, NY

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homestead Heights area is the $1.31 price per square foot 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Homestead Heights apartment is the 308 Park Ave Model at 308 Park Ave, Unit #2 starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homestead Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Rowley St6 Rowley St3BR,1BA$1.31
308 Park Ave, Unit #2308 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
LaCroix Court Apartments2 bedroom, 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Hidden CreekThe Newport2BR,1.5BA$1.45
983 Portland Ave, Unit 2983 Portland Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5652 University Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$0.94
46 Alexander St, Unit 146 Alexander St2BR,1BA$1.33
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Homestead Heights, Rochester, and the greater Rochester area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Homestead Heights Neighborhood in Rochester, NY

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Homestead Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homestead Heights is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homestead Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Homestead Heights is The Triangle - Student Housing which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Homestead Heights costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homestead Heights?

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Homestead Heights?

Cheap apartments in Homestead Heights have an average cost of $378 which is $1,922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead Heights.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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