University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

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University of Rochester - Rochester, NY

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Strive for "better" at the University of Rochester

Prestigious Top-Ranking Research Music Medicine Riverfront Walkable Outdoors

From its beautiful, tree-filled campus, students walk along the Genesee River Trail and enjoy beautiful river views. With a campus that resembles a park, the University of Rochester belies its urban location -- but it is less than two miles south of Downtown Rochester and minutes from Greater Rochester International Airport. This private university isn't just picturesque -- this is one of the top research universities in the nation. One of its most famous schools, the Eastman School of Music, is a prestigious program that is considered among the best music programs in the US. It is highly selective, with less than 12 percent of applicants are accepted.

Rochester is quite walkable, and the Genesee River Trail makes it even easier -- and more scenic. If you want easy access to the trail, look along Mt. Hope Avenue or Wilson Boulevard for your rental near the University of Rochester. South Avenue is a terrific option for those wanting to be close to Lamberton Conservatory and the Sunken Garden. If you'll be frequenting the University of Rochester School of Medicine, look on the south side of the university near Elmwood Avenue or Crittenden Boulevard. Bus stops line many of the streets around the university, providing easy access to the entire Rochester area.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Rochester, NY is $941 for a studio, $1,284 for one bedroom, $1,531 for two bedrooms, and $2,048 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rochester has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 447 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $941/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 714 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,284/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,000 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,531/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,391 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,048/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

Indian Landing Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

542 Students

Florence Brasser School

Public

Grades K-5

400 Students

Seneca School

Public

Grades K-3

169 Students

Twelve Corners Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

781 Students

Dake Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

558 Students

Olympia High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,071 Students

School Of The Arts

Public

Grades 7-12

1,066 Students

Gates Chili Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

854 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

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

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 June 2025.