19th Ward

Rochester, NY

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19th Ward - Rochester, NY Area Guide

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Rochester’s largest neighborhood is also its most charming

Peaceful Historic Scenic Charming Diverse Riverside Convenient

Situated about three miles southwest of Downtown Rochester, the 19th Ward is the largest neighborhood in the city. The 19th Ward is brimming with unique charms, from its picturesque historic homes in various architectural stylings to its vast array of local businesses strewn along Thurston Road and Chili Avenue. The 19th Ward’s rental market is just as diverse as the neighborhood itself, offering affordable apartments in brick buildings, cozy houses, and much more.

In addition to its one-of-a-kind personality and strong sense of community, the 19th Ward is coveted for its central location. Residents enjoy easy access to Genesee Valley Park, the University of Rochester, and Downtown Rochester. Commuting and traveling from the neighborhood is a breeze with convenience to Interstates 390 and 490 as well as the Greater Rochester International Airport, which lies just southwest of the 19th Ward.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in 19th Ward is $766 for a studio, $846 for one bedroom, and $1,196 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in 19th Ward has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 550 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $766/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 606 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $846/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,196/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

30 / 100

Reviews of 19th Ward - Rochester, NY

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3.6 14 Reviews

Current Resident

7 years agoNiche Review

A lot of diversity and huge homes. Lots of mom and pop shops and college students. Barber shops, food shops, Taylor's, family owned supermarkets. Several bars and lots of bus access.

Niche User

11 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

The most we get is flooding or to much snow comes.

Niche User

11 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

Need more places to go that are free or affordable.

Niche User

11 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

This the job search population has gone down and I don't really know much on the employment and job outlook.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • University of Rochester Arboretum
  • Genesee Valley Park
  • Highland Park and Lamberton Conservatory
  • Lamberton Conservatory
  • Strong National Museum of Play

Airports

  • Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.