Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Heights Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (77 Rentals)

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property at 37 Forester St

$900 - $975

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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37 Forester St

RochesterNY14609

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property at 301 Weaver St

$1,000 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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301 Weaver St

RochesterNY14621
property at 28 Rowley St

$1,095 - $1,695

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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28 Rowley St

RochesterNY14607

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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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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 Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments priced from $829. The Triangle - Student Housing 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$829
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
260 East BroadOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$895
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$915
Parkway Manor Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$995
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
The Columbus BuildingS 7Studio,1BA$999
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead Heights, NY

As of January 05, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor529 Parsells Ave3BR,1BA$0.88
50 Darwin St, Unit 50 Up50 Darwin St2BR,2BA$0.94
6 Rowley St6 Rowley St3BR,1BA$1.31
1322 E Main St1322 E Main St3BR,1BA$1.24
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$0.94
25 Beacon St, Unit down25 Beacon St1BR,1BA$1.39
42 1/2 Alexander St, Unit 142 1/2 Alexander St3BR,1BA$1.50
64 Tryon Park, Unit Up64 Tryon Park2BR,1BA$1.45

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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.

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 $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 $263 which is $3,537 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead Heights.

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