Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY

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Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, NY Area Guide

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rochester, NY is $987 for a studio, $1,335 for one bedroom, $1,596 for two bedrooms, and $2,141 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rochester has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 462 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $987/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 725 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,335/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,005 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,596/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,393 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,141/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Discovery Charter School

Public

Grades K-5

301 Students

Briarwood School

Public

Grades K-5

170 Students

Seneca School

Public

Grades K-5

166 Students

Listwood School

Public

Grades K-5

154 Students

Iroquois Middle School

Public

Grades K-5

403 Students

Twelve Corners Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

759 Students

Gates Chili Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

838 Students

Athena Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

809 Students

Arcadia Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

673 Students

East Irondequoit Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

636 Students

Brighton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,164 Students

Irondequoit High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,160 Students

Athena High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,070 Students

Arcadia High School

Public

Grades 9-12

972 Students

Eastridge Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

888 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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.