Tower280
280 E Broad St,
Rochester, NY 14604
$1,241 - $4,570
Studio - 3 Beds
Park Avenue
Rochester, NY
Park Avenue - Rochester, NY
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Enjoy this vibrant neighborhood’s urban feel
Urban
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Vibrant
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Diverse
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Affordable
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Walkable
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Situated about three miles southeast of downtown Rochester, Park Avenue is a vibrant neighborhood, best known for its eclectic mix of boutique stores, restaurants, bars, and cafes within walking distance of modern apartments and historic homes available for rent. Living in Park Avenue without a car is easy—public buses reach the downtown area in 20 minutes while most everyday conveniences are walkable.
The neighborhood's businesses are clustered along Park Avenue, contributing to the unique urban feel of this district. Residents come together for a host of popular events in the community, such as the Park Avenue Summer Art Festival and the Park Avenue Holiday Open House. Several Rochester landmarks are also located within close proximity to Park Avenue, including the George Eastman House, Memorial Art Gallery, and the Rochester Museum and Science Center.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Park Avenue is $990 for a studio, $1,258 for one bedroom, $1,256 for two bedrooms, and $1,734 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Park Avenue has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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285 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$990/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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486 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,258/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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783 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,256/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,050 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,734/month
Average Rent
Transportation
93
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
50
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
78
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Reviews of Park Avenue - Rochester, NY
Niche Reviews
7 Reviews
Current Resident
8 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
The center of urban renewal, ParkAve has been the focal point in drawing the suburban residents back to city living.. so the culture, art, and entertainment is some of the best in all of western New York.
Niche User
9 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
There is a pretty good sense of community and most people are friendly.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Strasenburgh Planetarium
- Rochester Museum & Science Center
- Cobbs Hill Park
- Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
- Strong National Museum of Play
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International
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† 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.