Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayors Heights Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (78 Rentals)

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property at 105 Ave B

$900 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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105 Ave B

RochesterNY14621

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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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property at 86 Santee St

$1,200 - $1,450

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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86 Santee St

RochesterNY14606

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Mayors Heights, Rochester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mayors Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mayors Heights area of Rochester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Triangle priced from $830. Normandie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Mayors Heights apartments for rent in Rochester, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The TriangleH1BR,1BA$830
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$975
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Columbus BuildingS 7Studio,1BA$999
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,045
Rochester Commons at Cambridge CourtA1BR,1BA$1,100
Highland Manor1x1 7001BR,1BA$1,190
Shelbourne Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayors Heights, NY

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mayors 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 Mayors Heights apartment is the 2A Model at North Plymouth Terrace starting at $1,450 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Rowley St6 Rowley St3BR,1BA$1.31
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$1.00
770 Plymouth Ave N, Unit 2770 Plymouth Ave N3BR,1BA$1.15
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
150 Mount Read Blvd, Unit Lower150 Mount Read Blvd2BR,1BA$1.20
141 Congress Ave, Unit 141141 Congress Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$1.30
44 Exchange BlvdUnit 22BR,1BA$1.48
304 Hamilton St, Unit 304304 Hamilton St2BR,1BA$1.33
Lofts at Gold Street2x22BR,2BA$1.55

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Rochester. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,195.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mayors Heights is The Triangle which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Mayors Heights costs $2,052.

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 18 regular apartments in Mayors 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 Mayors Heights?

Cheap apartments in Mayors Heights have an average cost of $237 which is $1,815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mayors Heights.

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