Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY

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Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, NY

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Developing innovative thinkers in Upstate New York

Private Suburban Historic

Positioned in a quiet section of Rochester’s southern suburbs, Rochester Institute of Technology’s diverse curriculum and learning opportunities attract a unique blend of students and faculty, cultivating a truly one-of-a-kind collegiate experience.

Paid co-ops are integral to many of the school’s academic programs, giving many students the opportunity to earn money for work performed as part of their courses. In addition to the superb engineering and technology programs, RIT’s fine arts programs are regularly named among the best in the nation. The university is also home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.

Genesee Valley Park is easily within walking or biking distance, providing a beautiful and tranquil area for relaxation or hitting the trails. Running east from campus, Jefferson Road is lined with shopping centers, restaurants, bars, and a movie theater, and Downtown Rochester is just a few minutes up the road, packed with even more great things to do in your off hours.

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Rochester, NY is $949 for a studio, $1,297 for one bedroom, $1,552 for two bedrooms, and $2,067 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rochester has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 448 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $949/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 716 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,297/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,004 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,552/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,389 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,067/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Allen Creek School

Public

Grades K-5

360 Students

Listwood School

Public

Grades K-3

158 Students

Briarwood School

Public

Grades K-3

152 Students

Brookview School

Public

Grades K-3

151 Students

Indian Landing Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

542 Students

Twelve Corners Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

781 Students

Dake Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

558 Students

Gates Chili Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

854 Students

Arcadia Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

750 Students

Olympia High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,071 Students

Brighton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,243 Students

Irondequoit High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,163 Students

Arcadia High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,052 Students

Athena High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,044 Students

Eastridge Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

850 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Genesee Valley Park
  • University of Rochester Arboretum
  • Lamberton Conservatory
  • Highland Park and Lamberton Conservatory
  • Hansen Nature Center

Commuter Rail

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 September 2025.