Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayors Heights Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (179 Rentals)

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522 South Ave, Unit 1
$850
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$850
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$850
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

522 South Ave, Unit 1

522 South AveRochester, NY 14620
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property at 950 St Paul St

$850 - $1,250

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

950 St Paul St

RochesterNY14605

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property at 85 Meigs St

$995

Studio Rentals

Available Aug 8

85 Meigs St

RochesterNY14607

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property at 115 Parkway

$1,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

115 Parkway

RochesterNY14608
property at 97 Rohr St

$1,025 - $1,175

2 Bedroom Rentals

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97 Rohr St

RochesterNY14605

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property at 175 Pearl St

$1,095 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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175 Pearl St

RochesterNY14607
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200 Benton St, Unit C
$1,100
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$1,100
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 7

200 Benton St, Unit C

200 Benton StRochester, NY 14620
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property at 583 Averill Ave

$1,075 - $1,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607

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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 Studio unit found at Shelbourne Apartments priced from $775. 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
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
221 Alexander St221-4Studio,1BA$900
The AmbassadorSTUDIOStudio,1BA$975
The Lofts at SearleStudioStudio,1BA$995
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayors Heights, NY

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mayors Heights area is the $0.37 price per square foot 52 Cypress St Model at Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing! in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Mayors Heights apartment is the 87 McNaughton St Model at 87 McNaughton St, Unit 87 starting at $1,300 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Dutchtown 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.
Fully Renovated Cypress St Student Housing!52 Cypress St4BR,2.5BA$0.37
87 McNaughton St, Unit 8787 McNaughton St2BR,1BA$0.67
North Plymouth Terrace2A1BR,1BA$0.93
298 Bernard St, Unit Lower298 Bernard St3BR,1BA$1.27
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Lofts at Gold StreetPremium - Private Bedroom in a shared 2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.17
318 Scio St, Unit Down318 Scio St2BR,1BA$1.19
192 Bartlett St, Unit 192192 Bartlett St3BR,1BA$1.18
220 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1220 Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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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 $1,045.

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 $2,125.

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 22 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 $405 which is $1,720 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mayors Heights.

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