The Linc
183 E Main St,
Rochester, NY 14604
$1,295 - $2,870
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown Rochester Rochester, NY
A picture-perfect urban setting minutes from Lake Ontario.
Urban
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Business District
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Art and Culture
Downtown Rochester straddles the Genesee River, wrapped by the semi-circle formed by the Inner Loop and I-490. This is the hub for business, entertainment, and culture. Rochester is home to Eastman Kodak, Frontier Communications, Bausch and Lomb, and Xerox; it is also the location of the historic Geva Theatre Center, the Strong Museum, and the legendary Eastman Theatre. And while you'll see plenty of skyscrapers and busy streets, Downtown Rochester is also beautiful -- amazing views of the river, public artwork, and historic architecture blend to create a photo-worthy neighborhood. Your Downtown Rochester apartment will provide short -- most likely walkable -- commutes, easy access to mass transit, and amazing museums, shops, theaters, sports arenas, and restaurants. Several parks are also located in the neighborhood, providing peaceful green space in the heart of this urban setting. The Genesee Riverway Trail lines both sides of the river, providing an ideal jogging, bicycling, and walking. The trail extends from the Erie Canal to Lake Ontario and provides access to scenic waterfalls, pedestrian bridges, and several parks -- including four historic parks. During the winter, residents enjoy ice skating on the frozen reflecting pond at Martin Luther King Memorial Park.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Rochester is $1,047 for a studio, $1,489 for one bedroom, $1,832 for two bedrooms, and $2,439 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Rochester has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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461 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,047/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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729 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,489/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,048 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,832/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,481 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,439/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Rochester - Rochester, NY is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Rochester - Rochester, NY offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Downtown Rochester - Rochester, NY provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Rochester - Rochester, NY from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lamberton Conservatory
- Highland Park and Lamberton Conservatory
- Strong National Museum of Play
- Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
- Strasenburgh Planetarium
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.