
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Heights Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (74 Rentals)
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450 Meigs St

626 University Ave

Normandie Apartments

The Triangle

196 4th St

Highland Bay Apartments

260 East Broad
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Franklin Street Apartments

32-34-34 Diringer Pl

255 Blakeslee St

37 Forester St

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

106 Griffith St

The Grand Alexander

171-179 Berkeley St

The Columbus Building

111 On East
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240 Hazelwood Terrace

301 Weaver St

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77 Alexander St

300 Meigs St

The Residences at Alex Park

Woodridge Apartments

28 Rowley St

307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307

The Ambassador
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33-35-35 Ripley St

Brambury Ridge Apartments

420 Oxford St

214-216-216 Andrews St

238-240-240 Chamberlain St

Hidden Creek

175 Avenue E

73 Leo St, Unit Upstairs

21 Beacon St, Unit lower

304 Hamilton St, Unit 304
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Gibbs Place

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Stanton

971 Norton St
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Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Homestead Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Heights Studio Apartments | $1,126 | $706 | $1,699 |
| Homestead Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $775 | $6,472 |
| Homestead Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $850 | $4,950 |
| Homestead Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $1,049 | $4,567 |
| Homestead Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Homestead Heights Neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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Cheapest Available Homestead Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homestead Heights 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 Homestead Heights apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| The Triangle | H | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| 260 East Broad | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Highland Bay Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| Oliver Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Berkeley Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Columbus Building | S 7 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead Heights, NY
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Homestead Heights area is the $0.88 price per square foot 529 Parsells Ave Model at 529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor in the in the Sector 8 neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Homestead Heights 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 Homestead Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor | 529 Parsells Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up | 50 Darwin St | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| 6 Rowley St | 6 Rowley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 1322 E Main St | 1322 E Main St | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307 | 307 Cedarwood Ter | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.98 |
| 42 1/2 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 42 1/2 Alexander St | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 25 Beacon St, Unit down | 25 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Berkeley Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.49 |
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Best Local Schools in Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homestead Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Homestead Heights is The Triangle which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Homestead Heights costs $3,800.
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 25 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 $267 which is $3,533 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead Heights.
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