University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

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University of Rochester - Rochester, NY Area Guide

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 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

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 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

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

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.