
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayors Heights Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (102 Rentals)
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59 Rowley St

450 Meigs St

70 Alexander St

The Triangle

111-115-115 Lyell Ave

111 Lyell Ave

Normandie Apartments

221 Alexander St

44 Park Ave
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950 St Paul St

49 Troup St

Franklin Street Apartments

South Wedge Commons

The Grand Alexander

424 Ames St

Shelbourne Apartments

The Ambassador

111 On East

The Lofts at Searle
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865 Clifford Ave

The Columbus Building

153 Alphonse St

Hive@155 and Hive Andrews

525 Averill Ave

145 S. Fitzhugh

93-95-95 Stratford Park

Edge of the Wedge

262 S Goodman St

28 Rowley St
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18-22-22 Wilmer St

Barbara Manor

Rochester Commons at Cambridge Court

158 S Fitzhugh St

Elmwood Manor Apartments and Townhouses

South & Hickory Place

44 Exchange Blvd

11 Renwood St

485 University Ave, Unit 1

The Edmond
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Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

490 Glenwood Ave

28 Bly St

113 Sterling St

621 Joseph Ave

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The Hive @ 151

710 Jay St

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

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143 Comfort St

349 Broadway, Unit 3, Unit 3
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Mayors Heights, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mayors Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayors Heights Studio Apartments | $1,284 | $650 | $1,955 |
| Mayors Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $800 | $6,538 |
| Mayors Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $845 | $5,000 |
| Mayors Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $995 | $7,525 |
| Mayors Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $1,065 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Mayors Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mayors Heights area of Rochester, NY is a Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments priced from $849. Franklin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Mayors Heights apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| South Wedge Commons | ST CLASSIC | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| The Triangle | F | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Shelbourne Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 111 On East | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Hive@155 and Hive Andrews | Hive 155 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 145 S. Fitzhugh | Studio | Studio, | $1,045 |
| Edge of the Wedge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,066 |
| 46 Harlem St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayors Heights, NY
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mayors Heights area is the $1.37 price per square foot 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Mayors Heights apartment is the 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace starting at $1,350 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Sector 10 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mayors Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rowley St | 6 Rowley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| North Plymouth Terrace | 2A | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 153 S Union St, Unit B | 153 S Union St | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 544 Emerson St, Unit 1 | 544 Emerson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Water Street Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Warner Lofts | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Buckingham Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
| 143 Comfort St | 143 Comfort St | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mayors Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mayors Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mayors Heights is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mayors Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Mayors Heights is Franklin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Mayors Heights costs $1,895.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mayors 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 40 regular apartments in Mayors Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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