The M Apartments
239 Genesee St,
Utica, NY 13502
$1,550 - $2,400
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown Utica Utica, NY
Historic small-town charm permeates Utica’s city center
Walkable
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Historic
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Nightlife
Downtown Utica combines the best elements of a vibrant business district and a tranquil residential environment. This part of town is packed with historic homes and buildings, many dating back well over a century; in addition to the countless vintage storefronts, many of these beautifully-preserved buildings have been converted into apartments and condos.
Genesee Street serves as the backbone of the community, lined with an eclectic array of cafes, bars, specialty shops, and arts venues. Start your day with a pastry from Bite Bakery, enjoy a low-key lunch at Court Vue, or unwind with a cocktail after hours at Griffin’s Pub. The Stanley Theatre has been a hotspot for live performances since the 1920s, and regularly hosts concerts and plays in its ornate auditorium.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Utica is $1,800 for one bedroom, $1,311 for two bedrooms, and $1,408 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Utica has increased by 8.9% in the past year.
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1 BR
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549 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,800/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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509 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,311/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,408/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Utica - Utica, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Utica - Utica, 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
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Utica - Utica, NY from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Adirondack Scenic Railroad
- Utica Zoo
Commuter Rail
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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 June 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.