Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayors Heights Neighborhood of Rochester, NY from $400 (159 Rentals)

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property at 6-7 Calihan Park
$745 - $795
2 Bedroom Rentals
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6-7 Calihan Park

RochesterNY14606

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property at 201 Parkway
$975 - $1,675
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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201 Parkway

RochesterNY14608

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property at 583 Averill Ave
$995
1 Bedroom Rentals
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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607
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38 Comfort St, Unit UP
$1,000

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38 Comfort St, Unit UP

38 Comfort StRochester, NY 14620
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property at 131 Rauber St
$1,000 - $1,150
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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131 Rauber St

RochesterNY14605
property at 102 Jefferson Ave
$1,000 - $2,200
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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102 Jefferson Ave

RochesterNY14611
property at 308 Reynolds St
$1,050 - $1,375
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308 Reynolds St

RochesterNY14608

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Franklin Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Columbus BuildingStudio 7th FloorStudio,1BA$999
Hive@155 and Hive AndrewsHive 155 StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
Barbara Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
117-125 Highland Pky0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
67 S Washington St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Rochester Commons at Cambridge CourtA1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayors Heights, NY

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mayors Heights area is the $0.83 price per square foot 1339 Clifford Ave Model at 1339 Clifford Ave, Unit 1339 in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Mayors Heights apartment is the 185 Rutgers St Model at 185 Rutgers St, Unit Apt 3 starting at $1,700 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant 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.
1339 Clifford Ave, Unit 13391339 Clifford Ave2BR,1BA$0.83
185 Rutgers St, Unit Apt 3185 Rutgers St2BR,1BA$1.06
Lofts at Gold StreetPrivate Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.56
9 Cypress Street, Unit 9 Cypress Street9 Cypress Street3BR,1BA$1.20
Tower280Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
318 Scio St, Unit Down318 Scio St2BR,1BA$1.25
Warner Lofts1 Bed 1.5 Bath JR1BR,1.5BA$1.43
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30
Liberty Lofts110% AMI 1 Bed / 1 Bath Loft Den1BR,1BA$1.41
38 Comfort St, Unit UP38 Comfort St1BR,1BA$1.11

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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 $1,100.

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 $1,597.

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 21 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 $699 which is $898 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mayors Heights.

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